During this sensitive time our clients are faced with many important decisions which can cumulatively ensure a personalized memorial ceremony that honors the spirit of their loved one. One of the greatest decisions is that of the means of disposition and, at Bergen Funeral Service, cremation is one of the available options. Cremation as a means of attending to death pre-dates recorded history; in fact, evidence has shown its use as much as twenty thousand years ago. More recently, with the incorporation of additional services, it is becoming one of the more commonly utilized methods of disposition.

Bergen Funeral Service offers a variety of cremation packages ranging from reserved to elaborate; bundled services which our experience has shown complement each other. We strive to honor the memory of the individual as well as to consider the sentiment of the family in every ceremony. In addition to service-oriented options, we also offer a diverse selection of urns in a range of materials, colors and styles.

When most people think of cremation, they think of something very quick and lacking emotion and tradition – no viewing, no casket, no ceremony. This is not necessarily true. In fact, most families that opt for cremation have some type of services or ceremonies to honor the life of their loved one. There are a number of different types of services that incorporate cremation. We’ve listed some types of services here, but the choices are infinite in the type of service you can do for your loved one.  Give us a call and we can have one of our funeral directors assist you in making that ceremony a special one.

Immediate Cremation

The immediate cremation is the simplest and least expensive of the cremation packages.  For some families, their preference is to have the cremation without any type of remembrance services, or viewing.  With our price starting at $695 plus expenses, no other funeral home’s price will compare.  We understand our families might be on a budget and we will do whatever it takes to accommodate your every wish professionally, efficiently and economically.  

Cremation with Viewing and Funeral Ceremony

Many families decide to have a viewing and a funeral ceremony prior to the cremation. In this case, the body is present in a casket for the viewing and ceremony. The only difference from a burial type service would be that the ceremonies would end at the conclusion of the actual rite, typically in the funeral home or church.  However, we offer another service which allows the family members to follow us to the crematory and have a short service there.

Psychologists tell us that a viewing and ceremony help us bring closure to our loss and help us heal. By having a place for friends and relatives to gather, the funeral ceremony offers everyone an opportunity to express their grief and condolences to the family. Since having the body present for the ceremony and/or viewing requires a casket, we offer a number of specially designed cremation caskets, including a ceremonial, or “rental” casket. Families can personalize the services with photos or personal mementos, special music, or a eulogy.

Cremation with a Memorial Service (without the body present)

Some families prefer to have a memorial service without the body present. These services can range from informal gatherings at one of our chapels, the family’s home, or some other meaningful location, to a large, carefully planned service at a church or synagogue. This type of service can take place either before or after the actual cremation has been done, and allows family and friends to honor a life lived through eulogies, special music, floral tributes, or displays of photos or treasured possessions. We can help you plan a memorial service or gathering that helps express your feelings about the deceased.

We are consistently 20% less expensive than our competitors and we will match any price.

For specific pricing for each chapel, questions or to get an immediate quote, please call 800-262-7901 or come in to one of our chapels today.