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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Medford, NY
McManus-Lorey has served the Medford, New York community with compassionate care since its establishment. Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized service, offering traditional and non-traditional funeral arrangements, cremation options, and pre-planning consultations. We maintain a comforting environment where families receive guidance through every step of memorialization, supported by experienced professionals who understand the importance of honoring loved ones.Our commitment extends beyond immediate needs, providing grief resources and community-focused support. With decades of combined expertise, we ensure every family receives dignified, tailored services that reflect their unique traditions and preferences.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Obituary Writing
Memorial Services
Grief Counseling
Urn Selection
Casket Sales
Transportation Services
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with over 40 years of local service experience
- Licensed funeral directors specializing in personalized memorial arrangements
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
- Comprehensive pre-planning and grief support resources
- Community-focused approach with personalized service guarantees
What people say
Beautiful job
Minds put at ease
So beautiful
Handled details flawlessly
Genuine concern
Services
Funeral Planning
Our funeral planning services guide families through every decision, from traditional religious ceremonies to personalized life celebrations. We coordinate visitations, officiant selection, and location arrangements while respecting cultural traditions and budget considerations. Our directors help create meaningful tributes that honor individual legacies through customized programs and memorial keepsakes.
Cremation Services
We provide comprehensive cremation services including container selection, memorialization choices, and scattering guidance. Our staff explains legal requirements, helps navigate religious considerations, and offers eco-friendly alternatives. Families receive detailed information about remains handling, urn selection, and commemoration options in our facility or through our affiliated columbarium.
Burial Services
Our burial services include cemetery type guidance, vault requirements, and monument selection. We explain differences between lawn crypts, mausoleums, and natural cemeteries while addressing embalming needs and religious customs. Our directors coordinate opening/closing fees, grave markers, and perpetual care arrangements with local cemeteries.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We offer confidential pre-planning sessions to document personal wishes and alleviate family burdens. Our consultations cover service preferences, financial planning options, and legal documentation. Clients receive detailed records of their choices while maintaining flexibility for future modifications through our secure online system.
Grief Support
Our grief support extends beyond funeral services through counseling referrals and community resources. We provide guidance on coping mechanisms, memorialization techniques, and support group connections. Families receive follow-up care information and access to specialized programs for children's grief and traumatic loss situations.
People
Charles Lorey
President & Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed since 1975 with over 40 years experience. Graduated from Farmingdale University's Mortuary Science program. Active community leader serving on multiple local boards. Holds Master of Divinity and Reiki Master certifications. Committed to compassionate service since purchasing the business in 1981.
Dorothy Pacimeo-Comodore
Vice-President & Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed since 1975, first woman in her mortuary science class. Holds CFSP certification and Bachelor of Science from Dowling College. Served on multiple funeral directors association boards. Specializes in women's leadership in funeral services and community outreach programs.
Michael Gorton
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed since 1997 with St. John's University education. Served as President of Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. Active in local chamber of commerce and state funeral directors leadership academy. Specializes in community relations and modern memorialization techniques.
Christian Lorey
Licensed Funeral Director
Second-generation funeral director licensed in 2013. Completed Nassau Community College's Mortuary Science program. Focuses on technology integration in funeral services. Combines automotive industry experience with compassionate care for personalized family support.
Jessica Fazio
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with honors from Nassau Community College. Transitioned from forensic science to pursue compassionate care. Specializes in personalized memorialization and modern grief support techniques. First non-family member hired, bringing fresh perspective to traditional services.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional religious/military services, non-traditional life celebrations, and personalized memorial options tailored to family preferences.
Can we personalize funeral arrangements?
Yes, we specialize in customized services including unique memorial elements, themed tributes, and personalized keepsakes.
Do you offer cremation alternatives?
Yes, we explain all cremation options including eco-friendly memorials, space burial, and artistic transformation of remains.
Are pre-planning services available?
Yes, we offer confidential pre-planning consultations with secure documentation and flexible modification options.
What payment options exist?
We accept credit cards, personal checks, life insurance assignments, and offer financing through Teachers Federal Credit Union.
Is 24/7 assistance available?
Yes, our licensed directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
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