Funeral Costs

The first question that comes to mind when thinking about funerals is how much will one cost, and how does that cost compare to other funeral home’s charges?

At Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, we offer our valuable “Cost Assurance” program, which guarantees, in writing, that we stand behind our charges as being among the lowest in this area. We’re proud that we can offer above average service at below average price, and encourage you to compare. Remember, though, that sometimes price is not the only factor with which to compare firms. While funeral homes are strictly regulated by both state and federal law, there are numerous ways in which prices can be presented to a family. We strive to give you comprehensive price information that is easy to understand, both over the phone and in person.

Anytime you talk with a funeral home about prices,
keep these things in mind:
• Were all of your choices completely explained?
• Were the prices given to you in writing?
• Did you receive a price list?
• Were payment terms discussed?
• Was advance funeral planning and funding clearly explained?
• Were you comfortable with the funeral home?
• Were you satisfied with the services, the staff attitude, and how you
  were treated when inquiring about arrangements?
• Were you given time to think about your decisions, without being pressured?

We are dedicated to providing an ideal combination of low price and high quality service with no pressure.

---

Services

No two people are alike … And just for that reason, no two funerals should be alike. We believe in taking your memories of a person you love, and from that, guiding you in selecting a tribute to them that celebrates their unique qualities and is meaningful to your family.

---

One of the most important parts of saying goodbye is remembering those qualities you loved in a person. Whether it is their talent for baking, sewing, their love of the Yankees, their times with their grandchildren – all of these are memories that help us to heal.

After each day, we challenge ourselves here to create the most meaningful services for families.

• Sometimes that means getting creative with flowers, displays, or music.
• Sometimes that means finding a site for a service that just seems right,
  like bringing a lifelong farmer home to his backyard for a service.
• Sometimes it means spending time with the children in the family to help them
  understand what they’re seeing.
• Every time, it means listening to what families say, and giving them choices
  beyond the “usual” or expected.

Monuments

We are pleased to now offer granite monuments as a permanent memorialization option. Please click here to learn more about our monument offerings.

When a loved one has passed away, and family members are grieving, the arrangement process can often be confusing. Frequently, family members making arrangements do not know where their loved one stored important information that is required by funeral homes and government agencies to complete legal documents. In an effort to make our first face-to-face meeting easier on you, we have compiled a short list of documents and items you will need to bring with you. Though this list is comprehensive, in the event you may have forgotten additional items, please confirm your list with the funeral home before arrival.

• Social Security Information
• Birth Certificate Information
• Cemetery Deed
• Veteran’s Documents (if applicable)
• Photo(s)
• Full Set of Clothes
• Jewelry

For your added convenience, you can also download and print a brief “worksheet” that will help your Funeral Director with much of the information he or she needs to complete the arrangement process.

Funeral Arrangements Worksheet