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About
Funeral Home
At Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, our motto has always been family first. We go above and beyond to make sure we deliver on every promise. Our goal is to surpass your expectations while respecting your budget. For three generations, the Dalton family has served the people of Floral Park, Hicksville, Levittown, New Hyde Park, Williston Park, NY and the surrounding areas. We give back to our community at every opportunity and are honored to serve our first responders, veterans and clergy members. We serve all faiths and cultures with care and compassion. When arranging your final wishes, trust Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes to provide superior service.
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- Onsite servicesAvailable
- Free parking garageNot available
- Free parking lotAvailable
- On-site parkingAvailable
Location
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home - New Hyde Park
125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY
11040, United States
Hours
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- DADiane Avedissian3 days ago5.0From the time George ( Manager) came to receive my husband at home until the end of the funeral at the cemetery, George was totally compassionate and professional in every aspect to make our family feel comfortable and at ease during this difficult time in our lives! I give Dalton Funeral Home - New Hyde Park an A+ with every aspect
- AGANTONIOUS THE GREATNov 12, 20255.0Amazing!!.. With a horrible situation, this team made the experience effortless. They were ready to jump at any thing the family wanted. true Rockstars
- TST SNov 3, 20255.0The experience I had working with the staff at the Dalton Funeral Home in Hicksville was incredible. Our family experienced the sudden, unexpected loss of my brother. It was devastating. The Funeral Director, Jessica Pascucci, went above and beyond to ensure my family's wishes were honored, he received an absolutely beautiful military Honor Guard service and we were comforted and supported during this very painful, difficult time. Within just a few days of knowing her, I felt like she was a trusted family member. That is a rare relationship cultivate is such a brief period of time. Overall, this was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this place to others and will do so with my family and friends in the future.
- DMDr Brenda MorrisseyOct 30, 20255.0Though a loved one passing is never positive, the staff here is exceptional. From the initial planning to the days of my brother's service, the communication, respect, and attention to detail paid by the staff was amazing. I felt that Michelle and Kelly were as invested in honoring him as we were, and they did a great job. Thank you both and extend our gratitude to everyone whose names I don't know but whose presence was welcome and helpful too. Efficient, caring, and attentive!
- IKIsabella KimOct 24, 20255.0From the beginning to the end, they were courteous and caring. They were honest and met our wishes. My mom felt assured ans taken care with my dad’s funeral. We highly recommend them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home - New Hyde Park
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home provide?
They handle deceased transportation, death certificate preparation, obituary submission, embalming, funeral arrangements, and provide grief assistance among other services.
How should I proceed when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements, gather vital information for state requirements, notify family and friends, and decide on funeral or memorial service details with clergy assistance.
Is embalming legally required?
Embalming is not generally required by law except in special cases. It may be necessary for arrangements involving viewing, but you can choose alternatives like direct cremation without embalming.
What are the options between burial and cremation?
Burial in a casket is common, but cremation is an increasingly popular, often less expensive choice that allows scheduling flexibility for memorial services. Cremated remains can be buried, placed in mausoleums, or scattered following state laws.
Is Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home open on federal holidays?
Yes, the funeral home is open 24 hours on federal holidays.
What are the payment options available at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and also offer financing options.
Are there parking facilities available at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home?
Yes, onsite free parking is available for visitors at the funeral home.
What nearby places can I visit around Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home?
Nearby, you can find the New Hyde Park Diner for meals, Jennifer Flowers for floral arrangements, and Walgreens pharmacy for convenience needs.
How can nearby places help during a visit to Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home?
After your visit, you might want to relax at Moonlight Pub or Marzullo's Pastry Shoppe and Cafe, or stop by Right Vision Optical if you need eye care services nearby.
Are there financial services near Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home?
Yes, TD Bank and Western Union are nearby to assist with banking and money transfer needs.