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Why Funerals Matter

Loss is a profound human experience that can never be fully comprehended until it is felt firsthand. Having navigated the turbulent waters of grief ourselves, we understand that funerals hold a unique significance in the lives of those left behind. They serve not merely as rituals or expenses but as important cultural and emotional events…
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Halloween Season Begins

The Halloween season has officially arrived, bringing with it the crisp air of autumn. And as it does every year, the quaint town of Tarrytown, nestled in the heart of Westchester County, New York, transforms into a spooky wonderland of Halloween attractions. Known for its rich history, Tarrytown has a connection to the legend of…
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Debunking 10 Common Myths About Embalming

“Embalming is an ancient process involving the removal of blood from a body and replacing it with embalming fluid. This method preserves the body for open-casket visitations and helps families bid farewell to their loved ones. It also slows decomposition and enhances the deceased’s natural appearance during the funeral. Typically performed by licensed funeral directors/embalmers,…
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Insights from a Life in Funeral Service: Five Lessons Learned Along the Way

With over four decades of experience as funeral directors, we have gained invaluable insights from the bereaved families we have had the honor to serve. These experiences have underscored the significance of funerals: the importance of attentive listening, the profound impact of rituals, and a deep respect for diverse mourning customs. We share these lessons…
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Misconceptions About Funeral Services: Cremation, Green Burials, and More in New York State

Some ads and a few funeral directors might lead you to think otherwise, but funeral directors do not specialize in any specific service. We handle everything—whether it’s burial, cremation, entombment, or green burial. Just this week, a colleague of ours got a call from a family who’d been referred to him. They were considering a…
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The Myth of Running Out of Cemetery Space

One of the prevailing myths is that we, as a country, are running out of cemetery space. While some of the cemeteries that were established in the 19th century may be short of space (although there are still graves available), that is definitely not the case on Long Island. I was happy to be able…
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Human Composting is a No-Go in New York

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards alternative methods of burial and funeral practices, with one of the most controversial being human composting. This alternative method of disposition, which involves converting human remains into soil, has generally been met with controversy and opposition. Proponents argue that it is an environmentally friendly and…
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The Dangers of Information Overload: The Impact on Funeral Service

Funeral service is a sacred and dignified profession, largely characterized by confidentiality due to its delicate nature. As with many fields, there exists a necessary behind-the-scenes component to our work. Nevertheless, there seems to be an increase in information being posted on social media accounts under the guise of “transparency”. Such posts are predominantly driven…
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Debunking Misleading Articles About Women in Funeral Service

The notion of “young girls breaking into funeral service” being a novelty is outdated. Currently, half of mortuary school graduates are female, rendering such stories irrelevant. We don’t find it surprising to encounter female professionals in other fields, so there’s no need to perpetuate such old-fashioned ideas when discussing funeral service.
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12 Things No One Tells You About Being a Funeral Director

Much to my surprise, an article I wrote for BuzzFeed has –so far– garnered 25.4K views in five days. You can read the article on their site (with their title change): I’m A Funeral Director And These Are The 12 Parts Of The Job I Can Honestly Say Nothing Prepares You For
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