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Planning a Cremation Memorial Service in NJ   Cremation vs. Traditional Burial When choosing between a traditional burial and cremation, the differences come from the cost, process, personal [...]

In recent years, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for families seeking a final resting option in the United States. Despite the many benefits of cremation for individuals and [...]

What is an Above-Ground Burial? An above-ground burial is a method where the deceased is entombed in a structure above the ground, such as a mausoleum or columbarium, rather than being buried in [...]

  When it comes to funeral planning, both the stress and the organizational aspects can be draining, especially in the midst of grief. Or perhaps you haven’t lost a loved one, but rather [...]

Personalized Burial Options and Programs Near Ocean County At Memorial Properties, we are proud to offer a wide variety of personalized burial options and programs for residents near Ocean [...]

What Do I Need to Consider When Planning a Burial in NJ? When you are planning a funeral or burial for a loved one or thinking about pre-planning your own arrangements, there are many details to [...]

Whether you have recently lost a loved one and have been tasked with the organization and planning of their funeral and burial, or you are thinking ahead regarding your own arrangements to take [...]

How to Choose Between Cremation and Burial in NJ Pre-planning your funeral arrangements involves several important considerations, including the choice to be cremated or buried. Choosing how [...]

Pre-Planning a Burial in New Jersey – What You Need to Know Pre-planning your funeral arrangements may not be easy, but doing so can help your loved ones understand your wishes and [...]

  When it comes to memorialization, humans have originated several interesting and unique burial traditions over the years. But for most of us, the decision falls into a few simple [...]

Part of the beauty of humanity is the distinct cultures that have been nurtured over several millennia on this planet. We treasure where we come from, and therefore preserve our customs; so well [...]

Legacy after death can become complicated if the deceased doesn’t plan an estate. Whether it’s for yourself, your spouse or an older loved one, the pragmatism in us knows that planning an estate [...]

Advice to Make Planning a Funeral Easier If we’re lucky, we will celebrate with our loved ones in life a great deal. Unfortunately, when the time for memorialization comes, people often make [...]

9 Interesting Funeral Rituals There are only a few rituals that come to mind when pondering the death of an acquaintance or loved one. A wake may be organized and perhaps a eulogy is made. Maybe [...]

Not many people like to think about death. But just because it may make you feel uncomfortable, doesn’t mean that you can avoid it. Death, and choosing a burial place, has to be done at sometime. [...]

Image via Pexels Death for many can be an overwhelming thought.  We go through life with zest and the desire to experience as much as possible.  So often, a loved one’s passing is met with fear, [...]

Image via Pexels   Losing a loved one is never easy. In addition to your distress, you may have the overwhelming responsibility of closing out his or her life. Be sure to look to other [...]

Image via Pixabay While most people do not like to think about their own death, funeral preparations can cause a lot of stress to your already grieving family after you have passed away. [...]

Image via Pixabay   Going to a memorial for a friend, coworker or loved one is never an easy thing to do. If the funeral you are attending is held at a religious place of worship, it is [...]