PRE-PLANNING J.J. Duffy Funeral Home CLICK HERE - To Begin Pre-Planning Online J. J. Duffy has served families in the Greater Blackstone Valley and Northern Rhode Island for over eighty years.  This experience has made it apparent that many families would have benefited greatly by planning for the eventual.  By gathering together important information, important paperwork, openly discussing the future, a great inconvience can be avoided. With planning ahead, family members know in advance what should be done, and are comforted by the knowledge that all arrangements are taken care of. Everyday people ask funeral directors questions about making funeral arrangements in advance.  There is value in protecting their family from emotional and financial burdens at the time of their loss.  Many of these people, just do not know where, or how to start planning.   By Pre-Planning you are assured that your wishes will be carried out and your family will not be burdened. At J. J. Duffy we believe that planning ahead is so important that we offer a free booklet explaining how to preplan funeral arrangements.  Please click on Request Info to receive our “Planning Ahead” brochure, or schedule a no-obligation appointment with a funeral director by calling J. J. Duffy Funeral home at 401-334-2300. We encourage you to discuss your thoughts and decisions with your family and contact us if you have additional questions. Planning ahead basically involves three separate steps. First, recording all the necessary biographical information needed at the time of need. Second, the selection of type of service and merchandise preferred. Thirdly, arrange a method of pre-paying thus guaranteeing those costs will never increase. (Optional)