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   Are prepaid funeral arrangements legal in New York?

   • As with any financial transaction, there are potential drawbacks. While the law gives New Yorkers some of the strongest protections in the country, it does not provide absolute protection, as the money is controlled by the funeral director, not you. There are some things you must study carefully before entering into a prepaid funeral arrangement:

   Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights - New York State

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   Does New York require a funeral director?

   • New York state law does require the use of a funeral director, even with a home funeral arranged by the family, to oversee the state-mandated aspects of funerals (signing and filing death certificates, obtaining transit and burial permits, and being present at the final point of disposition).

   A GUIDE TO FUNERAL AND BURIAL OPTIONS IN NEW YORK - City Bar J…

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   Can I preplan my own funeral and pay for it in advance?

   • You can preplan your own funeral and pay for it in advance. But, before doing so, you should know about New York State's "laws that regulate prepaid funeral money." This brochure explains your rights under the law and the decisions you need to make when preplanning or prepaying your own funeral, or that of a friend or relative.

   Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights - New York State

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   Does New York City provide financial assistance for funeral expenses?

   • Among the benefits included are burials at national cemeteries, headstones and markers, monetary assistance, burial flags and bereavement counseling if a loved one has passed away. New York City (HRA) will provide up to $900 in financial assistance for funeral expenses so long as the total expense of the funeral does not exceed $1700.

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2. www.nysenate.gov › legislation › billsNY State Senate Bill 2019-S2152 - The New York State Senate

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   BILL NUMBER: S2152 SPONSOR: GIANARIS TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to interference with a funeral procession SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding new section 1132 which states that a driver of a motor vehicle shall be subject to a fine of no more than fifty ...

3. www.health.ny.gov › professionals › funeral_directorLaws and Regulations Governing Funeral Directing Practice

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   Laws and Regulations Governing Funeral Directing Practice. Law Access Guidelines. Revised: August 2017.

4. www.hg.org › legal-articles › new-york-funeralNew York Funeral Processions and Who Has the Right-of-Way

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   In New York, there are no state laws governing funeral processions, however, the state’s vehicle and traffic laws do not provide any exceptions to following traffic control signals, except in the case of emergency vehicles.

   • Author: Pat James Crispi

5. www.timesunion.com › news › articleGetting There: Are there rules around funeral processions in ...

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   A: Funeral processions are legal, even on the highway, but the lead vehicle should consider the safety of others, said Lt. Robert Donnelly of the Colonie Police Department, traffic safety...

   • Author: Abigail Rubel

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6. www.health.ny.gov › publications › 0703Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights

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   But, before doing so, you should know about New York State's "laws that regulate prepaid funeral money." This brochure explains your rights under the law and the decisions you need to make when preplanning or prepaying your own funeral, or that of a friend or relative.

7. www.citybarjusticecenter.org › wp-content › uploadsGUIDE TO FUNERAL AND BURIAL OPTIONS IN NEW YORK

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   The New York State rules are enforced by the New York Department of Health, Bureau of Funeral Directing. To file a complaint, or request more information, contact the Bureau: New York State Department of Health Bureau of Funeral Directing 875 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 (518) 402 0785 Email: funeral@health.ny.gov.