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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.

Experience in the area

I have been a licensed funeral director for 20 years.

Education/Credentials

I graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute and also hold a BA and MA in political science from Fordham University.

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Recent Answers from Joseph Lucchese

2012-05-15 Permission for cremation:

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

2012-04-02 Question regarding deed to mausoleum:

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

2012-03-16 Moving a grave:

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

2012-03-12 Moving remains:

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

2011-12-20 cemetery deed:

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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