Funeral Homes in Great Neck, New York

Browse funeral homes in Great Neck, New York. If you’re pre-planning, you can call to ask about package options, scheduling, and general price lists. Browse the listings below to view contact details and directions.

Riverside-Nassau North Chapels

55 N Station Plaza

Great Neck, New York 11021

5.0 (51 reviews)

Funeral home • Cremation Ground • Funeral director • Mortuary

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BA International Funeral Shipping Service Brooklyn

1 Kensington Gate ste 2a

Great Neck, New York 11021

5.0 (20 reviews)

Funeral home

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Sinai Chapels

55 N Station Plaza Suite B

Great Neck, New York 11021

5.0 (1 review)

Funeral home

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State Laws & Requirements

New York Funeral Laws & Requirements

New York has specific regulations governing funerals, burials, and cremations. Understanding these before making decisions can save time and prevent complications.

Embalming is not universally required by law. However, certain conditions like public viewing or interstate transport might require it.

Many states require a licensed funeral director to oversee final dispositions and file the death certificate.

Home funerals are permitted, but you must still comply with local health regulations and paperwork requirements.

A licensed funeral director must oversee the burial and file the death certificate. It is illegal to transport a body yourself without a professional.

Associations

New York State Funeral Directors Association ↗

Oversees licensing standards and professional conduct for directors statewide.

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) ↗

The world's leading, largest, and most trusted association to support funeral professionals.

Licensing Authority

Funeral directors in New York are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health or designated regulatory board.

Quick Reference

Embalming required?No (Usually)

Licensed director required?Yes

Home funeral permitted?Yes