Donations of Food, Safety Gear, Masks Pour in for Front line Workers

It has been a tough few months. The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken the world by storm. While millions of people are dying due to this virus, many are putting themselves in danger to serve the community. Frontline workers are getting up, suiting up and showing up every day at work to ensure people can stay home and safe while hoping everything goes back to something close to normal. 

“We yet do not know when everything gets normal and what it would look like, but we do know that it’s high time to support each other, especially those working on the frontline,” says Michael Scarpaci, a stakeholder in Scarpaci Funeral Home. Many brands, companies, and organizations are donating money, food, masks, gloves, and whatnot to help. While the government is struggling to manufacture and provide enough supplies to the frontline workers, organizations, as well as people around the nation, have given whatever they could afford to bring resources to the front lines. 

Michael Scarpaci has also contributed to the coronavirus fund to support and help health workers, trash collectors, electricity department, and anyone who is putting themselves at risk to serve us. He has even donated $300 to support America’s oldest restaurant Delmonico’s that is on the verge of going under due to the crisis caused by COVID-19. ‘

If you would also like to donate to the charities helping coronavirus relief, don’t hold back. You can check GoFundMe.com and do your part in supporting families affected by this deadly virus.

3 Tips to Reduce The Cost of a Funeral - Michael Scarpaci

Michael Scarpaci, explains that besides emotional stress, losing a loved one can also be financially exhausting. This is often because the family of the deceased spends a lot of money on organizing the funeral and memorial service. This often results in a financial burden. In fact, according to a report by the National Funeral Directors Association, the cost of organizing a funeral and burial is approximately $7,323 that includes viewing, embalming, and metal casket. 

Considering this statistic, Michael Scarpaci shares a few tips to reduce the cost of a funeral or memorial service. Michael Scarpaci has been arranging funerals for years and offers the most inexpensive way to arrange a funeral in their funeral home. 

Set a Budget

Just like any other occasion, it is important to set a budget for arranging a funeral service for the deceased. We understand funerals are sensitive occasion but you don’t want to go overboard with the expenses only to find yourself in a financial crisis after this is over. Set a budget and strictly follow it. 

Choose caskets and urns according to your budget 

When it comes to caskets and urns, they are the most expensive things at a funeral. However, you can save a lot of money by choosing an inexpensive casket. Also, when it comes to caskets, the major cost involved is the shipping cost. If you buy them from a local provider, you can save money on shipping. Michael Scarpaci provides quality caskets to their customers as per their preferences. You can always talk to your funeral organizer if they can arrange one for you. 

Ask for help from friends and family

Another way to cut down on the funeral costs is by asking for help from your loved ones. For example, you can ask them to bring food to the wake, instead of hiring a professional caterer.

You may find these tips simple, but they are extremely effective and can really help you slash down the funeral cost.