Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Keansburg

“Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through, but Cathy and the entire team at Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals made an incredibly painful time much easier for my family and me.

Before contacting them, I had received quotes from several other funeral homes and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience elsewhere. From the moment I called Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals, everything was different. Cathy immediately made me feel heard, supported, and treated like family. Her compassion, professionalism, and genuine kindness brought us comfort during one of the hardest moments of our lives.

The entire process was handled with care and efficiency. I called one day, completed the paperwork the very next day, and we already had a date scheduled for the funeral services. Their guidance made what could have been an overwhelming process feel much more manageable.

The funeral home itself is beautifully remodeled, warm, and welcoming, providing a peaceful setting for family and friends to gather and honor our loved one. Every detail reflected the care and respect they have for the families they serve.

I am deeply grateful to Cathy and her wonderful team for their hospitality, compassion, and unwavering support. Thank you for helping us give our loved one such a beautiful and dignified farewell. I wholeheartedly recommend Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals to anyone in need of funeral services. They truly treat you like family when you need it most.“

“Hi Michael thank you again for your great service. Your family helped us during this trying. Thank You!“

“My family has been using Scalia for years. We have never been disappointed on there services. They are very helpful from start to finish. Myself and my family just want to say thank you for everything you did for us.“

“Our whole experience with Waitt was as positive as could be, under the circumstances. Only one wake at a time is held there. Its very well maintained inside and out. Danny was very helpful in helping us reach the decisions we had to make. Dominick, Nancy, and Debbie were also very kind and attentive to our needs. They even when out of their way to get a White Castle crave case for us in honor of our dad as well as fulfilled other requests. My dad looked very natural and there was also a beautiful portrait of him displayed outside the room. Thank you for helping our family through this very difficult time.“

“They were very compassionate and consoling at my time of loss, and helped my family through all the details. They answered our questions with warmth and understanding. I would recommend HFH to everyone!“

“Working with Joseph G. Hall & Sons Monuments was an absolute blessing during such a difficult time. They treated us with the utmost compassion, patience, and professionalism from the start to finish. The craftsmanship on the headstone is stunning, and every personalized detail we requested was executed perfectly to honor my dad’s memory. The monument was completed on time, and the communication throughout the process gave us so much peace of mind.
A very special thank you goes to Joanne & Suzanne who were absolutely incredible throughout the entire process. Their kindness and dedication brought us so much comfort, and it meant more to our family than words can express.
We highly recommend Joseph G. Hall & Sons Monuments to anyone looking to create a beautiful, lasting tribute for their loved one.“

“I can’t say enough about the kindness and professionalism of Anthony from Marlboro Memorial Cemetery. He went above and beyond in helping my family during a really difficult time after my grandfather’s passing. He arranged all the burial services with such care, and the cemetery itself is beautifully kept and serene. Every detail of the premises is well-maintained and peaceful. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs compassionate and thoughtful care in a beautiful setting.“

“I honestly don’t know where to begin. The compassion, professionalism, and respect shown by Bruce, Victoria, and the entire team at Thompson Memorial Home were truly exceptional.

We faced an incredibly difficult situation in California related to the payment and logistics of transporting my mother back to New Jersey. The funeral home in California would not accept payment from us—even though it was their responsibility—leaving us in an impossible position during an already devastating time. Thompson Memorial Home stepped in and became our lifeline. Without even having a burial plot finalized and while we were still out of state, they placed their trust in us—and we trusted them completely.

Everything was handled with such care, clarity, and grace. The process was seamless, dignified, and deeply humane. Victoria was extraordinarily kind and steady throughout the entire day, as was every member of the staff. Their professionalism never felt cold—it felt supportive, respectful, and genuine.

In one of the hardest moments of our lives, Thompson Memorial Home made an unbearable situation feel manageable. I cannot recommend them highly enough.“

“Alicia is a knowledgeable, patient, helpful, and compassionate funeral home director. She made what would have been a very painful and complicated process so much easier and bearable for me. Thank you!“

“We recently used Hanley Funeral for my moms arrangements. David and Frank were amazing to work with and their support was beyond our expectations. Through a difficult time, David was patient and worked every detail to ensure we were satisfied and everything went smoothly. Their team went above and beyond seeing that everyone was cared for and everything was taken care of. I want to thank both David and Frank as well as the entire team for their compassion, support, and diligence in making this process as smooth as possible.“

“St. Gabriel's Cemetery and Mausoleum has brought my family so much comfort during a very difficult time. What truly sets St. Gabriel's apart is the people. The staff has been nothing but kind, patient, and supportive.
And I have to mention Rich, the director - he has been incredible. His compassion, guidance, and genuine care made a world of difference. He handled the situation with respect and warmth, and it shows in everything he does.“

“It’s never a good time to need the services from a funeral home. The friendly, understanding and knowledgeable persons along with the elegantly presented rooms made the experience so effortless and stress free, it allowed me the time to properly grieve and be there for those grieving with me. Thank you so much for being there in our time of need, highly recommended when needed.“

“I couldn't be more pleased with the help, compassion, understanding and knowledge the staff gave us. They were so helpful to my family in everyway you can imagine. The loss of a loved one is so heartbreaking. Day funeral home took much of the burden off our shoulders and put it on their's. I can't say enough about the wonderful staff. Thank you Day Funeral Home.“

“The Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home was truly gracious, caring, and helpful in creating a truly wonderful celebration of our Mother's life. They went above and beyond our expectations in creating a timeline of memories.“

“Buddy, Diane, Diana and all staff at
Damiano Funeral Home are extremely professional, trustworthy, compassionate, service oriented and top notch. We are beyond grateful for their expertise and going above and beyond for my family during a difficult time. You are the best and deserve 10 stars!“

“Daniel is exceptional. Very honest and knowledgeable. She helped us through this difficult decision from beginning to end. Very relaxed atmosphere. Nice small family business. They do beautiful work.“

“Thank you for such a wonderful send off for my Uncle Robert Waldron. You did a wonderful job making sure that the family was comfortable throughout the entire wake. Although there were so many people coming to pay their respects it was never ever unorganized or uncomfortable for anyone. Thank you for taking such good care of my Aunt and the entire family. You did an awesome job keeping everyone happy under these circumstances. Thank you again for everything you did for us.“

“The staff at Moravian Monuments are amazing. I cannot say enough. Professional, kind, detailed, sincere are but a few. I am so glad I found them. Karen is a gem!“

“Excellent,compassionate, and, thorough service. Took virtually all the burden of arranging visitation, church, and cemetery. Made a difficult time easier..Jennifer was great!“