Cremation has turned into a very popular method of final disposition these days. But there are still many people choosing to be buried rather than cremated when they die. If you wish to be buried yourself or if you’re in the process of planning a burial for a loved one, it’s important for you to work with one of the best funeral homes in Bronx, NY when making funeral arrangements. They can help arrange every aspect of traditional burial services. Here are some of the ways in which they’ll assist you.

Help you choose which burial services you want

There are so many burial services that you can choose from when you’re making Bronx, NY funeral arrangements. If you’re Catholic, you might want to hold a traditional burial service. There are also Jewish and Spanish funeral services. Some people prefer to hold graveside funeral services as well. Your funeral home can lay out all of your options and help you pick the right one. They can also help prepare your loved one’s body to be laid to rest and handle setting up a viewing if you would like to hold one.

Make it easy to pick out a casket

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when putting together plans for a burial is picking out a casket. All caskets are not created equal as they come in a wide range of styles and sizes. You will have the option of choosing a wood casket, a Jewish all wood casket, a metal casket, or something else. A good funeral home can walk you through your different options and answer any questions you might have about the caskets that are available.

Arrange for burial services to take place in a specific cemetery

At the end of traditional burial services, a person’s body will be laid to rest in a cemetery. But burying a person obviously isn’t as simple as just showing up at a cemetery and putting them into the ground. You’ll need a funeral home to coordinate with your preferred cemetery to ensure the burial goes off without a hitch. Your funeral home will need to contact them to find the best day and time to hold a burial. They’ll also need to make sure a gravesite is prepared for a burial to take place.

Lend a hand on the day of traditional funeral services

No matter how carefully a funeral home plans out traditional funeral services, there is always a chance that something might not going according to plan on the day of the funeral. Your funeral home will be by your side to take care of any last-minute problems that pop up. This will allow you to spend your time grieving instead of worrying about taking care of issues yourself.

Are you preparing to start making Bronx, NY funeral arrangements for a loved one? Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc. can offer the traditional burial services you and your family need. Reach out to us at (718) 884-6100 today to obtain more information on our services or come down to 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 to sit and talk with a funeral director. Learn more about our empathetic funeral and cremation services by exploring our website. It's designed to assist you during these difficult moments, offering the necessary support and details to help you pay tribute to your loved ones with respect and thoughtfulness.