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Does It Matter If I Attend the Funeral?
Today, like never before, family and friends are spread out all over the country. School, jobs, or just personal preferences can cause us to move hundreds or thousands of miles away from each other. Combine distance with work/family responsibilities and financial or health issues and getting together for a funeral can prove to be very…
Read MoreFunerals Then and Now
Over the years, funeral trends have come and gone, but one thing remains the same: our commitment to serving you and your family with high-quality care. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we arrange burial and cremation services designed to meet every family’s preferences and budget. Our experienced staff members are always ready to meet the…
Read MoreIs a Funeral Worth the Hassle and Expense?
When a loved one dies, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a funeral or memorial service. The details, the cost, and the emotional investment may seem to add more stress to an already difficult situation. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we know it’s extremely important to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one.…
Read More5 Creative Ways to Add a Meaningful Touch to a Service
Have you ever attended a funeral that wonderfully reflected the personality and interests of the person who died? Many who have attended a service at Moloney Family Funeral Home know just how meaningful personal touches can be. Our professional staff members are experts at weaving details throughout a service and reception, and we have helped…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t Know What to Say at a Visitation
We’ve talked to countless people in Lake Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, and Central Islip over the years who have a story like this one: My elderly neighbor died last week and I read in her online obituary that there’s a visitation, funeral, and reception this weekend. I cared about my neighbor and want to pay my respects,…
Read MoreHispanic Funeral Traditions
At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we are honored to meet the needs of all families in Lake Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, and Central Islip while embracing the diversity that makes these communities such special places to live. We are proud to serve and support all our Long Island neighbors, and hope you’ll feel comfortable turning to us…
Read MoreWhat are Our Options? Alternatives to Traditional Funerals
If a member of our care team asked you what you envision for your own funeral, what would you say? Would it look like other services you have attended, perhaps held in a place of worship or a funeral home? Would you want a formal gathering, solemn in nature, with guests dressed in black? Or…
Read More5 Ways Funerals Are Changing
“A traditional funeral doesn’t fit who I am. Can I plan a final farewell that’s more ‘me’?” “I want to care for the earth in death just as I do in life. What are my options for a green burial?” “I’d love for my friends and family to have a big party after my funeral.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Have a Funeral
When it comes to making end-of-life arrangements, every family has a different set of needs and wishes. Our professional staff at Moloney Family Funeral Home is ready to accommodate your family in the Lake Ronkonkoma area and guide you through every choice associated with this process. While different religious and cultural customs may take major…
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