New Hope PA Funeral Home
New Hope PA Funeral Home
Garefino Funeral Home has been serving the residents of New Hope PA for a long time and is a wonderful resource for all funeral home related matters. Garefino funeral home is able to offer a wide range of options for clients. Whether it is funeral arrangements, celebrations of life, cremation services, traditional funeral services, or memorial services. All of this is done in house. It is important to understand the variations at play before making a decision one way or another regarding such services. Representatives of the funeral home will be able to provide quality information in relation to these services and what is expected of you.
Meeting With A Garefino Funeral Director
Upon the death of a loved one, it’s important to speak with a funeral director to prepare funeral arrangements. This is termed as 'the arrangement conference' where all of the details are panned out.
This can be taxing on all involved. It is important to understand this is a funeral home run by professionals and everything is done to ensure you are comfortable and at ease with the arrangements. With years of experience, our funeral director, Charlie Garefino understands how to guide you in the right direction. You will never be alone in this process.
It is always recommended to bring another loved one with you during the arrangements. This makes it easier to ensure you are better prepared and able to manage the situation as needed. The moral support is priceless.
Never hesitate when it comes to getting someone to join in. Most people are more than willing to help and make sure you are getting the guidance needed during this stressful time. Don't feel as if you can't make this request.
Responsibility of Making Funeral Arrangements
The decision is going to be made by those who are legally responsible to do so. It depends on who has been given written consent to carry out these requests. If there was a 'Power of Attorney' signed, this is going to take precedence over everything else. If not, there is a set chain of command which has to be adhered to from start to finish.
- Spouse
- Deceased's Children
- Parents
- Adult Siblings
- Ex Spouse
- Parents Of Child
Upon the designated party with consent, it becomes their responsibility to carry out all of the decision making. All related question concerning the funeral arrangements and other inquiries one may have can be directed to the staff at this funeral home by contacting us.
Who Else Should Be Included in the Funeral Process?
Responsibility does not have to rely on the chain of command entirely. It is important to include all friends and loved ones during the process to make sure it is easy on everyone. This does not mean the legal decisions are on their shoulders too, but the process should be shared by everyone.
This makes it easier on you as the person who is responsible along with those who are sharing this grief as well. It is important to make sure those who were a part of the person's life get a chance to be a part of the process too.It helps with closure for all. Of course, if they refuse make sure that it is perfectly okay too.
Necessary Documents for Funeral Arrangements
It is important to make sure all legalities are dealt with immediately. This can be tough and most people forget, but there is legal paperwork to be done upon passing. Charlie Garefino will make sure this is discussed during the arrangements and will ensure you have a death certificate to go along with a burial permit.
This has to be done properly to make sure there are no legal obstacles to deal with down the road. It has to be done with care and all of this information will be provided to you during arrangements.
Make sure to bring along the following items to ensure a smooth transition.
- Birth Certificate and/or parent's names
- Social Security Number
- Military Discharge Papers
- Funeral Pre-arrangement Documents (If Provided)
- Information About Cemetery (If Provided)
- Power Of Attorney (If Provided)
- Will and Testament
- Revocable Living Trust
It is important to make sure all of these documents are brought along with you. For additional information, please contact us.
