For The Safety Of Our Community and Our Staff

June 30, 2020

What You Can Expect From Us

Complete Disinfections

All surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between family visits

Protective Gear

Our funeral directors and staff are provided with gloves and masks

Limited Gathering Sizes

We continue to monitor the situation and follow CDC recommendations

Pre-Screenings

Families are assessed before being allowed entry into gathering areas

Social Distancing

Furnishings have been rearranged to allow for social distancing

Virtual Visits

Click Here or call 914-949-0566 to make arrangements with our caring staff

How You Can Help

Schedule an Appointment

Let us know you’re coming-we can usually plan your visit for the same day

Stay Home if You’re Sick

Do not visit our facility if you feel ill or have a pending COVID-19 test

Sanitize Your Hands

Clean your hands upon entering the facility and then put on a pair of gloves

Wear a Mask

Keep your face covered with a mask, scarf or bandanna at all times

Keep Your Distance

Maintain six feet between yourself, other guests and staff members

Grieving Alone & Together E-Book

Dr. Sara Murphy, PhD, CT and Dr. Alan Wolfelt, PhD, CT of the Center for Loss have created a booklet to help those in need during this time of uncertainty.

This digital book, Grieving Alone & Together features excellent info and insight to the following topics: Grieving in a pandemic, children and grief, planning funeral and memorial services and supporting your health while grieving.

Click Here to Recieve Your Copy

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Death and Taxes

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My Financial Advisor Doesn’t Think It’s a Good Idea to Preplan My Funeral

By Matt Fiorillo • March 6, 2025
The butcher, the baker, the candle stick maker. Does anyone go to the butcher for a candle? Would anyone even think of asking the funeral director for investment advice? The financial advisor, while very knowledgeable about money and investments, has little experience in helping a family honor the life of someone they love.

Where Not to Scatter Cremated Remains

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Funerals of Our Presidents

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Celebrity Funerals and Ceremonies

By Matt Fiorillo • January 2, 2025
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Talking with a Veteran

By Matt Fiorillo • November 14, 2024
Talking with a veteran of the more recent wars or conflicts such as Vietnam, Afghanistan, or Iraq can be intimidating. You may have a parent or spouse who served in Vietnam who has never shared anything about their experience with you. The Vietnam War was different from wars in the past in that the value of the war itself was questioned and many of those who served came home to a hostile public. It was not a hero’s welcome. Their story may have been bottled up all these years and time is running out for families to learn about their loved one’s experience.

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Imagine you’re driving past a funeral home. As you approach, you can see people dressed in mourning clothing coming out of the facilities and climbing into their cars or limousines. But just before you drive by, those vehicles begin to pull out of the funeral home’s parking lot. You’re now encountering a funeral procession. So, how can you treat this important ceremony with the respect it deserves? Although many states have different rules when it comes to driving around funeral processions, here are the general rules of the road when you spot one.

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By Matt Fiorillo • November 14, 2024
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