When a loved one passes away, it is a very emotional and stressful time for family and friends, and nobody wants to be dealing with complicated funeral planning. When you engage an outside vendor to obtain a casket, not only are you saving money, but you are getting assistance from a professional who can help […]

If you are like most people, you harbor various misconceptions about caskets and coffins. Overriding these misconceptions likely is that you have next to no real options when it comes to selecting a casket or coffin to inter the remains of a family member, another loved one, or even yourself when the time comes. Are […]

One of the first decisions you will have to make when planning a funeral will be choosing what type of casket to get.  As a part of the funeral, a casket can be a way of personalizing the funeral service and creating a memorable tribute for your loved one. The casket selection process is a […]

The average funeral in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania tri-state area costs between $7,000 and $12,000. This includes viewing and burial, basic service fees, transporting remains to a funeral home, a casket, embalming, and other preparation. The average cost of a funeral with cremation is $6,000 to $7,000. These costs do not include a […]

Planning for the burial of a loved one can be costly. On average, the cost of a funeral in New Jersey is approximately $7,137 and $11,371. Due to the fact that the issue of cost management is often ignored during funeral arrangements, people tend to spend far more money than they can afford in order […]

Coping with the death of a loved one can be a very depressing and traumatic experience. The loss can be intense, especially if the deceased person is a close family member or friend. Everyone grieves differently to the loss of a loved one using personal coping mechanisms. Also, the pain diminishes with time, particularly in […]

The use of a casket in a funeral is one of the oldest traditions that people still hold dear. The casket is one of the important things in a traditional funeral service, and can also serve to reflect the personality as well as taste of the deceased.  However, selecting a casket for a loved one […]

Choosing between burial and cremation for loved ones is a difficult decision for many people. Burial has always been the norm for sending off loved ones. However, cremation has become a more popular practice in the United States. It is also expected to surpass burial as the new norm for end-of-life practices in New Jersey […]

Death and funeral planning are things a majority of people would rather not discuss.  Unfortunately, the reluctance towards these essential conversations is the reason why most families are left at crossroads once a loved one dies. So, if you’ve recently thought about pre-planning your funeral, we commend you for your boldness. It’s a step most […]