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The Benefits of Having Our Grief Therapy Dog Present During the Arrangement Process
After a death, a pet can provide support when it’s needed most. Dogs, especially, are naturally tuned in to human emotions and able pick up on feelings and body language. One of the most interesting things about animals is that they can sense when someone isn’t happy. A dog might lower his ears or stare…
Read MoreTop Three Myths About Preplanning
In life, we are almost always planning ahead for our future. Planning toward a personal goal or planning for the next phase of life. The families we serve here in New York are particularly goal-oriented. We set a plan so we can know where we’re headed. Planning relieves stress and answers many questions ahead of…
Read More4 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Preplan
With fluctuating prices and unsettling events happening around the world at every turn, much of the future is uncertain. Preplanning your funeral is a way to take control of your future even amidst all of life’s unpredictability. Here at Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we encourage our neighbors throughout Hauppauge, Long Island, and Bohemia to plan…
Read MoreWhy Wouldn’t You Preplan Your Funeral?
Most of us don’t like to think about our own mortality – let alone plan for it. Sure, we make arrangements for other events in life. Think of the planning involved when you make a major purchase or organize a vacation or party. Not to mention the thought and time you invest thinking (and, perhaps,…
Read MoreThe Financial Benefits of Preplanning
Much like weddings, funerals are notorious for being expensive. Given this common viewpoint, it’s understandable that many people avoid thinking and planning for their own funeral. At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we want our neighbors in Lake Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, and Central Islip to know that preplanning has built-in financial benefits for those who choose to…
Read MoreHow to Know You’ve Chosen the Right Funeral Home
Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one recently and they’ll likely mention how and why they selected a particular funeral home. Maybe their friend or family member put their own arrangements in place ahead of time, including their preference of funeral home. Maybe generations of family have turned to a certain funeral home…
Read MoreHow to Know You’ve Chosen the Right Funeral Home
Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one recently and they’ll likely mention how and why they selected a particular funeral home. Maybe their friend or family member put their own arrangements in place ahead of time, including their preference of funeral home. Maybe generations of family have turned to a certain funeral home…
Read MoreI Preplanned at Another Funeral Home; Can I Switch to Moloney?
At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, we often hear questions like these from our neighbors in Bohemia, Hauppauge, and Center Moriches: “The funeral home where I preplanned my funeral and burial arrangements is no longer open. Does Moloney accept preplanning transfers?” “I’m having second thoughts about the funeral home I originally chose to plan my final…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Planning a Funeral
Even though our care team spends our days helping Lake Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, Holbrook, Central Islip, and Center Moriches families plan funerals, we realize many people have never set foot in a funeral home until a loved one dies. The hours and days after losing a friend or family member are sad, stressful, and filled with…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Preplan your Funeral
You might be surprised how many strong opinions you have about your own funeral, memorial service, and final resting place. Our Moloney Family Funeral Homes staff has found this to be true for most of our neighbors in Lake Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, Central Islip, and Port Jefferson that we’ve talked to over the years. While many…
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