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Burial services in Brooklyn by Harmony Funeral Home are accomplished with careful planning, attention to details and a team that takes care of all the paperwork. If you want to lay your loved one to rest, you need to rely on a trusted funeral parlor in Brooklyn. Harmony Funeral Home guides you to the graveside service you want, whether for everyone or just your immediate family. Call today to get the help you need.
What Are Burial Services?
Burial services in Brooklyn provide a respectful way to lay a loved one to rest, while offering your family and friends a chance to say goodbye. These funeral services often follow a traditional funeral, which may include a viewing, a ceremony and a procession to the cemetery. When you work with Harmony Funeral Home in Brooklyn, you receive support and guidance every step of the way, ensuring that the burial reflects your values, culture and faith.
From the moment your arrangements begin, you receive compassionate support that reflects why families trust them. Before the burial, you may choose to hold a gathering in the facilities, where chapel space, viewing rooms and quiet areas for reflection create a peaceful environment. These spaces support family members who need a moment of comfort before proceeding to the cemetery. Burial services in Brooklyn at the graveside are tailored to your needs. They may include:
- Prayers or spiritual readings shared at the grave
- Words of remembrance from friends or family
- A eulogy or brief message from a religious leader
- Symbolic acts, such as placing flowers or earth into the grave
- Transportation of your loved one to the cemetery
- A selected casket based on your preferences, traditions and budget
- Cemetery coordination, including scheduling, grave opening and setup
Are Graveside Services through Harmony Funeral Home Tailored to My Faith?
Burial services in Brooklyn at your graveside are some of the most personal and meaningful moments of farewell. Whether honoring ancient traditions or a personal spiritual path, Harmony Funeral Home understands that for many families, burial services follow faith-based practices. Serving families across Flatbush, East Flatbush and Canarsie communities, this Brooklyn funeral home offers guidance for a range of religious services, including:
- Christian funerals. Featuring scripture, hymns and a pastor’s message, this ceremony is performed at the graveside.
- Catholic funeral services. These services include final prayers, the Rite of Committal and a priest’s blessing after the funeral Mass.
- Orthodox Christian funerals. Prayers, hymns, incense and placing soil in the shape of a cross mark these services.
- Jewish funeral services. A same-day burial with the Kaddish, earth placed on the casket and mourning symbols like a torn ribbon.
- Muslim funeral services (Janazah). A quick burial with prayers and the placement of the body facing Qibla, often attended by family.
- Hindu funeral services. These services may include Sanskrit chants, flowers and simple burial rituals for families who choose this path.
- Buddhist funeral services. Peaceful chanting, incense and offerings mark the graveside farewell.
Brooklyn burial traditions influence many of the services Harmony Funeral Home arranges. Whether your customs are rooted in generational tradition or modern spiritual beliefs, funeral parlors in Brooklyn can bring them to life. In addition to a conventional graveside burial, you may choose eco-friendly burial options. These services respect nature by using biodegradable caskets, avoiding embalming chemicals and selecting natural burial grounds.
Are Private or Family-Only Graveside Services Available?
Private or family-only graveside services offer a quiet, personal setting to honor your loved one without the formality of a large gathering. Recognized by the NFDA for excellence in funeral service, Harmony Funeral Home ensures these intimate moments are handled thoughtfully, from seating arrangements to graveside coordination and scheduling. Steps to prepare private burial services in Brooklyn include:
- Choose a cemetery or private location that aligns with your loved one’s wishes
- Gather the necessary documents, such as burial permits and death certificates, part of what documents you need for a funeral.
- Send out a brief notice, such as those in obituaries.
- Follow the appropriate customs for small gatherings, including attire and behavior guided by funeral etiquette.
As a trusted funeral home in Brooklyn New York, Harmony Funeral Home guides you through every step of arranging private graveside services. For an immediate need or to plan ahead, contact Harmony Funeral Home today.
Harmony Funeral Home
2200 Clarendon Rd.,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 469-6666