Common questions organized around the decisions families and planners ask about most often.
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These answers are general. Medical, legal, public-authority, cemetery, transportation, and arrangement details depend on the circumstances and should be confirmed directly.
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What should I do first when a death occurs?
Call Blair-Mazzarella at (718) 282-1164. For an emergency or unexpected unattended death, call 911 first.
Do I need every document before calling?
No. Call with the information you have. The funeral director will explain which records are needed next.
Can a funeral reflect our faith or culture?
Yes. Share the traditions, clergy, community roles, timing, and family preferences that matter so they can be reviewed and coordinated.
What burial choices are available?
Families may discuss a traditional funeral and burial, a graveside service, direct burial, or green-burial preferences subject to cemetery rules.
What cremation choices are available?
Options include direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and a traditional service followed by cremation.
Where can I find current prices?
Visit the pricing page for General Price List access. While the current PDF is temporarily unavailable online, call the funeral home for current information.
Is preplanning a contract?
The website’s preplanning form is only a conversation request. Any contracts or funding terms must be reviewed separately and directly.
Where are obituaries listed?
The Obituaries & Tributes page is prepared for the Tribute Technologies iframe. The live feed will appear once the provider supplies the embed.
Can I buy merchandise online?
Not yet. The site is in catalog/inquiry mode because verified product, price, shipping, tax, return, and payment data has not been supplied.
Can Blair-Mazzarella coordinate international transportation?
Yes. Contact the funeral home promptly to discuss the destination and the authorities, carriers, documents, and receiving parties involved.
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