Removal of remains to the funeral establishment including licensed funeral director, vehicle, and equipment.
Washing and disinfecting without embalming the deceased remains.
In New York State, embalming is not required by law. If you do not want embalming, you have the right to choose an arrangement which does not require you to pay for embalming such as direct cremation or direct burial. If you select certain funeral arrangements, such as viewing or an open casket, embalming may be required by the funeral firm.
Basic arrangements include the funeral director, other staff, equipment and facilities to respond to the initial request for service, the arrangement conference, securing of the necessary authorizations and coordination of service plans with parties involved in the final disposition of the deceased.
Staff supervision during wake visitation or memorial visitation.
Licensed funeral director required by New York State to direct the funeral.
Dressing of remains into burial clothing and placing remains into burial casket/container.