There are many choices a family has when it comes to the term "cremation". A family may want a memorial service after the cremation has taken place, others may want a simple direct cremation. Below are the different cremation options our funeral home offers. If you have any questions about our cremation options, please call one of our Directors at (973)-256-2224 or contact us by e-mail at gaitamemorialhome@gmail.com
The charges stated will be itemized at the time of the arrangements, whether it be pre-arrangements, or at need arrangements, as required by New Jersey State Law. *Even with a crisis, such as the Coronavirus, we are able to bring your loved one to a crematory within a period of 7-10 days. * Please call (973) 256-2224 for more information.
Direct Cremation
This includes: - Removal from place of death - Obtaining information needed for a New Jersey death certificate - Corrugated cardboard casket (required by New Jersey State Law) - Transportation to crematory and picking up the cremated remains to bring back to our funeral home Total Cost From Funeral Home: $750* Total Cost From Crematory: $300
Memorial Gathering
This includes: - Direct cremation (as listed above) - 2 hours of visitation on cremated remains - Free use of solid walnut urn for visitation hours - Register book (religious or non-religious) & prayer cards (religious or non-religious) Total Cost From Funeral Home: $1,290* Total Cost From Crematory: $300
Visitation With Body Present - No Embalming
This includes: -2 hours of visitation on closed casket with body present - Use of solid oak rental casket (would be closed during visitation hours, as embalming would not take place) - Register book (religious or non-religious) & prayer cards (religious or non-religious) - Free dressing & cosmetizing (optional to family) -Direct cremation (as listed above, which would occur after visitation hours) Total Cost From Funeral Home: $2,950* Total Cost From Crematory: $300
Visitation With Body Present - Embalming
This includes: -Embalming - 2 hours of visitation on open casket with body present - Use of solid oak rental casket (would be open during visitation hours, as embalming would take place) - Register book (religious or non-religious) & prayer cards (religious or non-religious) - Free dressing & cosmetizing - Direct cremation (as listed above, which would occur after visiting hours) Total Cost From Funeral Home: $4,800* Total Cost From Crematory: $300
* Indicates price may differ from person to person based on his/her estate. Some added costs may include: number of death certificates needed, church/clergy charge, news paper obituary, and/or burial of cremated remains. These may not apply for each individual, however, these are possible additional charges. *Even with a crisis, such as the Coronavirus, we are able to bring your loved one to a crematory within a period of 7 to 10 days. Please call (973)256-2224 for more information.*
If there are any questions about anything listed above, please feel free to contact us at any time. There are Directors that will be able to answers your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks. They can be reached by phone at (973)-256-2224 or by e-mail at gaitamemorialhome@gmail.com