Planning a funeral on Long Island

Planning a funeral on Long Island can be a very different experience that planning a funeral in the city. While a little more spread out, there are still plenty of funeral homes on Long Island to choose from, and many in very beautiful settings.

If you’d like to have one or more funeral events, you can choose to have them at the funeral home or another location of your choice. For some families, holding a viewing and/funeral and the funeral home makes the most sense, while others prefer a spot with personal significance, such as a place of worship, community center or private home. The no right place to hold a funeral; it’s all about personal preference. Just be sure to consider the number of people you expect to attend. (Some people try to collect RSVPs before choosing a location.)

Other factors to consider when choosing a Long Island funeral home are online reviews and prices. You’ll find that some funeral homes have much better reviews than others, and when coping with the death of a loved one, you want to make sure you’re in good hands. Prices can also vary dramatically between funeral homes, and high prices don’t necessarily correlate with a higher level of care.