Buckingham PA Funeral Home

Buckingham PA Funeral Home

Garefino Funeral Home serves the residents of Buckingham PA and is well regarded for its professionalism. During this undoubtedly troubling time in one's life, guidance can go a long way. Garefino Funeral Home is equipped to provide immediate advice for current and future funeral arrangement requirements. You will receive nothing but care and professionalism from our services. There are a number of quality services provided by Garefino Funeral Home including cremation services, traditional funeral services, funeral arrangements, and memorial services. Every requirement is met with care. You will be guided to choose the best option for your personal needs and budget. For more information to alleviate your questions and/or concerns, please contact Charlie, the funeral home's director to receive adequate information on all funeral home related topics.

Booking an Appointment With A Garefino Funeral Director

After the loss of a family member, the first 24 hours will bring a number of requirements. It is recommended to speak with one of our funeral directors as soon as possible and commence proceedings. All funeral arrangements will be discussed and finalized on the spot. This is termed as the 'Arrangement Conference".

Indeed, this is going to be taxing on you and your loved ones, but it is necessary to have the arrangements completed immediately. Garefino Funeral Home will work tirelessly to ensure the proceedings are carried out in a dignified manner to ease you through the process as needed. Charlie Garefino will ensure you receive appropriate guidance during this difficult time in your life. Once you are at the funeral home, you will have someone alongside to help. It is always recommended to bring along another loved one to ensure you have someone to assist you. This can make it easier on you in the short and long term. It is not necessary, but they can assist. You should be more than willing to ask one of your loved ones to assist you during the process to alleviate some of the pressure off your shoulders. Most will not refuse to accept your invitation at such a time.

Importance Of Making The Right Decisions

It is important to pinpoint who is legally accepted as being the one to speak on the deceased's behalf. If they have not provided written consent and/or directions as to what they require, the 'Power of Attorney' will be placed based on the established legal chain of command from their kin as follows.
  • Partner/Legal Spouse
  • Surviving Children/Adult Child
  • Parent(s)
  • Adult Sibling(s)
  • Ex-spouse
  • Parents (For A Minor Child)
The party responsible for this task has to remain present during the proceedings and sign documents. For more information, please contact us and have all of these questions taken care of.

Who Should Be Included In the Funeral Arrangements

It is recommended to have assigned responsibilities in place when it comes to arrangements. This can make sure everyone feels as if they have played a role in the loved one's funeral. Indeed, they may not be the next person in the 'chain of command', but this was their loved one as well and providing them with a chance to participate is key and welcomed. Giving them a chance to play a role in such arrangements can be worthwhile. It can also help with their grief along the way. If they do not accept, you should be okay with this as well.

Funeral Home Required Documents

Death is something which is emotional in nature and brings along a lot of grief. Yet, there is a set of legalities in place too. These legalities have to be taken care of immediately. There are a number of documents, which should to be taken care of on the spot. Garefino funeral home has years of experience with these process and will guide you in the right direction. We will have the Death Certificate and Burial or Cremation Permit ready to go.

It is key to have these documents prepared for the funeral director. It can make the process that much easier in the long run. The following documents are needed.
  • Birth Certificate Or Their Parent(s) Name
  • SSN (Social Security Number)
  • Discharged Papers (Military)
  • Any Pre-arrangement Documents For The Funeral
  • Cemetery Information (If Provided)
  • Power Of Attorney
  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Will
Have these documents prepared and in hand when speaking with the funeral home director. This will make the process go through smoothly and as needed. For all related questions, please do contact us as soon as you get a chance.
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