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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts: 4 Tips to Know Before You Post

Social media has enriched our lives in a lot of different ways. We’ve all heard the stories about the high school sweethearts who reconnected on Facebook and lived happily ever. And many of us who live here in Long Island have loved ones spread across the country with whom we are able to share photos…

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Dating Advice After the Death of a Partner

At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, our caring staff members know how difficult it is to lose a loved one, especially when that person is a romantic partner. We support families in Long Island, Port Jefferson Station, Holbrook, and the surrounding areas as they navigate difficult and prolonged periods of grief.  Everyone grieves differently, and your…

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How to Make a Cremation Service Meaningful

Years ago, there was one factor that kept many New York, Long Island, Central Islip, and beyond families from considering cremation when they were planning a funeral. People believed that if they chose cremation, they could not have a funeral service that was meaningful and told the story of their loved one’s life. Of course,…

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How an Accountability Buddy Can Help You Keep a New Year’s Resolution

New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep. As months pass, many people find it hard to continue a healthy habit or stave off an unhealthy one. Writing your resolution down on paper helps, but having an accountability buddy can inspire you to stick with it during the tough weeks ahead. Our dedicated staff at…

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Four of the Most Popular Personalization Options

At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, one of the questions we are often asked is, “How can I make the service for my loved one feel more personal?” This is a question our experienced team welcomes families from Lake Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, and Central Islip, knowing how much a meaningful service can help their grief process as…

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Honoring a Loved One with a Charitable Donation During the Holidays

One of the things many people face when grieving the loss of a loved one is the fear of forgetting him or her and what they meant to you. Here at Moloney Family Funeral Homes, our team is committed to helping our neighbors in New York, Long Island, Central Islip, and beyond honor a friend…

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Best Holiday Events in New York

At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, our staff members love when the holiday season rolls around in New York, Long Island, Central Islip, and beyond. Throughout the month of December, our community and the surrounding areas come alive with holiday spirit and family-friendly events. Don’t miss some of the best holiday events in New York, from…

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Q&A – What Are My Options for Final Disposition

One of the most important decisions you will make when it comes time to plan a funeral for someone you love or for yourself when preplanning is choosing a final resting place – or final disposition option such as traditional burial or cremation.  There are many preferences, cultural elements, and religious requirements that can go…

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The History of Veterans Day

  Each year on November 11, our nation gathers to honor the extraordinary sacrifice and heroism of our military service members. Every Veterans Day, our dedicated staff members at Moloney Family Funeral Homes commemorate the brave individuals who show up each day to protect our country. This year, we wanted to share interesting details about…

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A Star-Spangled Celebration

At Moloney Family Funeral Homes, our dedicated staff members have decades of experience helping families in Bohemia, Holbrook, and Central Islip honor their veterans. Being a proud veteran himself, our owner Dan Moloney, and the rest of our team consider paying tribute to the nation’s bravest men and women both a pride and a privilege.…

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