19 Lincoln Ave.
Rutherford , NJ 07070
(201) 939-1050
19 Lincoln Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070

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By Anthony Johson 01 Jan, 2022
During this current health crisis, we are here to answer your questions and help limit your exposure, and most funeral arrangements can be made over the phone by calling us at 201-939-1050 . Additionally, family and friends are always encouraged to post condolences to comfort families. With many restrictions no longer in place, we are offering families the suggestion of a “Celebration of Life” service to be opened to friends and relatives. It can be followed by a Mass or Religious Service, if so desired. We are all experiencing changes in our lives & we are all worried or even scared. If you are faced with a loss in your family, there are changes you are not accustomed to and we will answer any questions you might have. We will always serve you with the same quality of services and respect you deserve. God bless our first responders & healthcare workers. We wish you all the best of health during this unprecedented time. You & your families remain in our daily prayers. Stay safe and healthy. Angelo and Debra
By Anthony Johson 24 Apr, 2021
The federal State of Emergency declared during the coronavirus pandemic ended on May 11, 2023, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency will continue to process COVID-19 funeral assistance program applications for the next two years. FEMA declared that it will accept applications for the aid until the fall of 2025, according to an agency spokesman. "Although the COVID-19 incident period came to an end on May 11, 2023, FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic. The deadline to apply for this assistance is September 30, 2025," FEMA Press Secretary Jeremy M. Edwards said in an emailed statement. Anyone who has had a death due to COVID-19 may be eligible for reimbursement up to $9,000 . Eligible funeral expenses include but are not limited to: Transportation for up to two individuals to identify the deceased individual Transfer of remains Casket or urn Burial plot or cremation niche Marker or headstone Clergy or officiant services Arrangement of the funeral ceremony Use of funeral home equipment or staff Cremation or interment costs Costs associated with producing and certifying multiple death certificates Additional expenses mandated by any applicable local or state government laws or ordinances. According the FEMA's guidelines: To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien. For more information, including the application for assistance, please visit the following link: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
25 Dec, 2020
This would have been our 9th year to have our Remembrance ceremony for those who passed away this year. It’s a time when our funeral home is usually filled with families remembering and celebrating the life of their loved one with us. At the ceremony, we would show a video with beautiful live music, lunch and more. We would give each personalized ornaments and receive special and very personal ornaments to place on our tree each year. This year, as with so many changes we’ve been going through, we weren’t able to have our ceremony, nor did we have a tree. But as we promised, we found a way to honor those by displaying their special ornaments we’ve come to love. And we also still created the remembrance video which you can view below:
By Anthony Johnson 02 Jul, 2020
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has released a 7-page ebook entitled "Grieving Alone & Together: Responding to the loss of your loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic" written by Sara Murphy, PhD, CT. The book is intended to provide some guidance and support to those who are grieving during these unique and unprecedented times. Read the ebook online here. or Request a free physical copy here.
By Anthony Johson 10 Feb, 2020
As we all know life and times are forever changing and “change” can be a challenging process. Funeral Service is by no means any different. Here are some ways in which the industry is changing, and how we are changing along with it:
Christmas Remembrance 2019
27 Dec, 2019
We hosted our 8th annual Christmas Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2019 for families and friends who lost a loved one in 2019. As part of the Ceremony, a special ornament was placed on our Christmas tree with the name of their loved one and then offered to families as a gift of remembrance along with an additional gift to bring home. As with previous years, m any families brought a personal ornament reflecting their loved one to also place on our tree with our promise that it will be on our tree each year in their memory. There was live music, heart warming and inspiring speakers, and lighting of candles representing the life of those we lost. The event was followed by dessert and the wonderful company of each other. Below are some photos and a video from the event:
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