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I can answer any questions regarding funeral services, including removal and preparation of remains, especially within the State of New York.
I have been a licensed funeral director for 20 years.
I graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute and also hold a BA and MA in political science from Fordham University.
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| Shawn | 05/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. It helps. |
| Theresa | 12/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Russ | 09/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sheila | 07/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Joe. |
| donna | 06/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
Shawn- In most circumstances when someone is a ward of the state the state will pay for the cremation. However, most likely the state can't authorize a cremation. As the next of kin you have the right
Lisa- I've worked with Gate of Heaven Cemetery many times over the years and I can assure you that you don't need the deed to be interred there. In lieu of the deed they will require an affidavit
Jenny- I'm going to tell you a little bit about the process and then I could give you some estimated costs. There's some things I just don't know the exact cost of. Alot of the costs will depend
Meg- You should definitely contact a local funeral director. In New York you would need one to file the papers and supervise the disinterment. The necessary paperwork would all be done by that funeral
The cemetery should make some consideration. It's not unusual for deeds to be lost- and not unusual for deed holders to not be present at burials. Ask the cemetery if they would accept the affidavit if

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