named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Burials
Provides dignified and budget-conscious burial options for adults, children, and stillborn infants
Cemetery Lot Purchase
Offers purchase of burial plots in older and newer sections of the cemetery for individual and family use
Columbarium
Provides entombment of cremated remains in indoor and outdoor niches, including a cremation garden with markers
Cremations
Offers cremation services on-site using a state-of-the-art crematory system, including options for remains over 350 lbs and same-day service
Disinterments
Provides services for reburial within the cemetery or transfer of remains to another cemetery
Family Mausoleums
Offers construction and purchase of private family mausoleums as a lasting tribute
Foundations
Installs concrete foundations for headstones and monuments to ensure stability and longevity
Sketch & Sandblast Fee Approval
Approves and facilitates engraving services for headstones and markers
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 5 activities
- Coordination of funeral planning support servicesSupports families during funeral arrangements by coordinating with third-party providers including florists, limousine services, and local restaurants for catering. Maintains a list of trusted local florists and provides access to funeral homes through a resource network.
- Installation of foundations and approval of monument engraving servicesProvides construction and installation of durable foundations for monuments and memorials at budget-friendly prices. Also administers a fee approval process for sketch and sandblast engraving on headstones to ensure compliance and quality.
- Maintenance and upkeep of cemetery grounds and memorial sitesMaintains cemetery grounds in Center Moriches, NY, as a traditional, thoughtfully designed resting place for the deceased, including perpetual care and groundskeeping. Also maintains a memorial for victims of TWA Flight 800 located near the cemetery entrance.
- Operation of cemetery services including burial plots, interment, and mausoleumsProvides full-service cemetery operations including the sale of burial plots, interment services for adults and children, disinterment, family mausoleums, and entombment in columbarium niches. Offers affordable burial packages that include gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care.
- Provision of cremation services with on-site crematory and specialized equipmentOperates a state-of-the-art on-site crematory system, providing cremation services for human remains using advanced technology including the patent-pending Clean Sweep system. Services include respectful and personalized handling of remains and coordination of cremated remains placement.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Provision of accessible digital services and website supportInvests in website accessibility improvements to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, using specialized software to support users with disabilities. Offers customer support during business hours for individuals experiencing difficulties with online content.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.30M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.44M80%
Investment income$608K14%
Other revenue$249K
expenses
Total expenses$2.51M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.63M
Cash$845K
Investments$9.03M
Liabilities$125K
Net assets$13.50M
Liquid reserves47.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN SCERRI | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $262K |
| KAREN PASCALE | SECRETARY | 30 | $49K |
board members · 5
- BERTRAM SEIDES — TRUSTEE
- CAPT GEORGE SANDBERG — TREASURER
- DOMENICO BUFFA — TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN ADAMS — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS TEBBENS — TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- New York State Government — Follows state guidelines for disinterment and interment procedures.
- UserWay Partner — Provides the Website Accessibility Widget used to improve website compliance with accessibility standards.
- funeral homes Partner — Partner funeral homes providing professional funeral planning and execution
- local restaurants Partner — Partner restaurants providing catering for families and guests during funeral events
- monument services Partner — Partner monument services offering personalized memorials
- reputable florists Partner — Partner florists coordinated for funeral arrangements
- trusted limousine services Partner — Partner limousine services arranged for transportation during funeral planning
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Affordable Dignity in Burial Servicesmethodology: affordable_dignity_modelBy offering affordable burial options without compromising respect or quality, the organization ensures end-of-life services are accessible, because financial accessibility combined with dignity meets both practical and emotional needs of grieving families.
- Dignified and Serene Environment as Therapeutic Memorializationmethodology: therapeutic_memorializationBy maintaining beautiful, tranquil, and well-managed cemetery grounds, the organization supports mourning and remembrance because a serene, aesthetically dignified environment fosters peace for the bereaved and honors the deceased in a meaningful way.
- Pre-Planning for Emotional and Financial Protectionmethodology: advance_planning_modelBy encouraging families to pre-plan burial arrangements, the organization reduces emotional distress during grief and provides financial control through price lock-in, because decision-making in a calm, reflective state leads to more thoughtful choices and alleviates burden on survivors.