Since 1950, Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service has provided premier funeral and cremation services to families in the Rockland County, New York, community. With locations throughout the area, the firm opened the first—and only—stand-alone funeral home in the charming and historic hamlet of New City in 1967.
As the only funeral service provider in New City, we understand how important our services are to the community. We do not take our role for granted. To better serve our increasingly diverse population, we serve families of all cultures, backgrounds and faiths and strive to uphold every family’s funeral traditions and customs.
Amenities
Location
- Multiple chapels
- Chapel
- Monument and inscription services
Service
- Catered events
- Large reception area
- Arrangements by phone and email
- Tribute video production
- Audio and video equipment
- Police escort available
Cremation
- Cremation remembrance jewelry
- Option for home delivery of ashes
- Option for mail delivery of ashes
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Our Difference
We want you to feel confident planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Here are some of the unique benefits we offer to help relieve your family of emotional and financial burdens.
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National plan transferability
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Personal Planning Guide
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Free online obituary
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Price protection
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Experts in honoring veterans
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Away from home protection
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Celebration of life
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Compassion help line
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100% Dignity Service Guarantee
Recent Obituaries
"Great service great people"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2019
"I was never refused a private visit w/my daughter even out of visitation hours. Thank you for that."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2019
"The only non-10 response regarding appearance of deceased - is in respect to the dark reddish nail polish that was put on moms nails. She looked great otherwise but had never worn polish like that a )..."
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April 2019
"We were going to have a closed casket but our mother looked so beautiful, kept it open when needed."
Verified Cremation & Memorial Service Customer
March 2019
"I was truly amazed at how easy the whole process of making the arrangements for my dads funeral were. The compassion and knowledge i recieved made this very upsetting time bearable. They took care o)..."
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February 2019