Hi, I'm Millie. I’m the newest member of the team at Piasecki Funeral Home and I am a therapy dog-in-training. As you can imagine, a therapy dog is much more than a "resident pet.” Becoming a loving, caring therapy dog means I have to have lots of training and learn to remain calm in [...]
During the COVID pandemic many families were unable to have a funeral service or hold a memorial for a loved one. Even those that did have a funeral for a loved one were forced to downsize to immediate family only. Even then, many of the immediate family members could not attend due to vulnerability [...]
Piasecki has the perfect recipe to share. Let us help make your plans complete. We will talk over each option for your plan and help you make the choices that are best for you and your family. After you select the exact ingredients, we will guide you through personal, easy-to-follow instructions for you and [...]
A eulogy is generally defined as a speech that praises a person and highlights their accomplishments. At a funeral, a eulogy provides a loving testament of one’s life. It addresses a loved one’s character, accomplishments, and the legacy they leave behind. Writing your own eulogy allows you to think through your own life and [...]
The Important Documents You Need to Have in Place Before You Die: A Will And Living Will. Having a prepared, signed, and certified will is perhaps the most important document one needs to have ready before they die Power Of Attorney. A power of attorney comes in two forms: A financial power of attorney [...]
You Chose Cremation for a loved one-now you have to think about what will be done with the cremated remains? While people may consider cremation compared to traditional casket burial, there are still decisions to make. Do you keep your loved one at home, perhaps on a mantel? There are a plethora of options [...]
Travel has become second nature to most of us and we tend to forget that when we're away from home.....anything can happen, including death. With On The Go protection from APASI, you and your family can have complete peace of mind, ensuring that you make it back to your family at no additional cost. [...]
What is a Death Cafe? Don't worry it's not the new restaurant down the street, although there is coffee and sometimes cake or a muffin. A death cafe is a group discussion on the taboo topic of death. There's no objective or theme, the main goal is to get people talking about end of [...]
Most people can't plan a funeral on their own, so they are ultimately going to need a professional service. We realize that the idea of planning ahead for a funeral can be intimidating. Many people don't even know where to start or who to speak with about preplanning. That's why Piasecki Funeral Home has [...]
According to funeralbasics.org, here are some challenges that loved ones may face: 1. Out-of-Pocket Transportation Costs When a family calls to notify the funeral home that a loved one has died, a funeral home staff member could travel a specified distance to pick up the deceased without charge. However, the distance and possible fees will depend on [...]