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.
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: $660* Total Cost From Crematory: $290
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: $1,160* Total Cost From Crematory: $290
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: $2,700* Total Cost From Crematory: $290
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: $4,500* Total Cost From Crematory: $290
* 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.
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