Guide to Local Cemeteries
Helping You Arrange Burial Services In New York City
A cemetery serves as a place for friends and family to gather and commemorate the life of a loved one. It is where people can come and visit long after the person has passed to pay their respects and spend time with their loved one. It serves as a history of our community and a sanctuary of peace and quiet to let our loved one’s rest after years of living life to the fullest.
There are numerous cemeteries available throughout New York City that we work with regularly. Many of these cemeteries are now publishing their own website to showcase the beauty of their location and the services that they offer. Our staff is familiar with each of the cemeteries on this list and can help provide you with further information about them if necessary. If you have a specific cemetery in mind that is not featured on our list below, our staff would be happy to work with them to arrange your service.
To help make selecting a cemetery easier, we have compiled a quick guide and a list of cemeteries in New York City that we routinely work with. Below you can find location information, contact information and the relative proximity to our funeral home in Eastchester, NY.
How To Choose A Cemetery
Choosing a cemetery can be a personal decision based on cultural or religious beliefs, family tradition, or personal preference. A cemetery provides a final resting place for loved ones and can offer a peaceful and respectful environment for visitation and reflection.
Who Can Help You Find A Cemetery
Funeral directors are often the best resource to help families find a cemetery because they have extensive knowledge and experience working with cemeteries. They can offer guidance on choosing a cemetery that meets the family's needs and preferences, such as location, religious affiliation, and cost.
Additionally, funeral directors often have established relationships with local cemeteries, which can help expedite securing of a burial plot. Overall, funeral directors can provide valuable support and expertise to families during this difficult time.
What To Consider When Choosing A Cemetery
Although each family and funeral provider is different, there are basic guidelines that you should follow when choosing a cemetery to avoid mistakes, delays, and extra fees. The following points are the first things to keep in mind when looking for a graveyard for yourself or your loved one:
- Location and accessibility
- Religious and cultural affiliations
- Cemetery rules and regulations
- Availability of burial options, such as traditional burial, cremation, and green burial
- Maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery
- Cost and payment options
- Reputation and history of the cemetery
- Amenities and services offered, like mausoleums, flowers, and monuments
- Personal preferences and emotional connection to the cemetery
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