Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Lake Hiawatha

“S.J. Priola, Parsipanny held a lovely viewing for a dear friend, and it was beautiful. It was personal and intimate. My friend’s spouse raved about the funeral director and, when I met her, I understood why. She was personable, knowledgeable and beyond helpful to the family. The services, both at the funeral home and the church, were coordinated beautifully and accommodated the family’s wishes and vision. Also, Flowers by Candelight did an amazing job with the exquisite florals. Attention to detail was key!“

“Everyone treated us professionally and compassionately. They made a very difficult go as best as possible.“

“Michelle and the FFH team were wonderful to deal with from start to finish. Personal care, with kindness and compassion, that made a difficult task pass smoothly for the family. My mother would have been very thankful for such a beautiful send-off. And for that I cannot that you enough!! - The Bensons“

“My family recently entrusted Madison Memorial Funeral Home with my sister’s services. We are incredibly grateful for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed us during one of the most difficult times of our lives.

From the moment we walked through the doors, every member of the staff treated us with kindness, patience, and genuine empathy. Victoria, in particular, was exceptional. She guided us through each decision with warmth, sensitivity, and grace, never making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. Her compassion and steady presence brought comfort to our family during an unimaginable time.

The funeral home itself was warm and welcoming. With its comfortable chairs, soft linen curtains, white rugs, and peaceful atmosphere, it felt more like being in someone’s home than in a funeral home. That thoughtful environment created a sense of calm and allowed us to focus on celebrating my sister’s life.

The service itself was beautiful and carried out with such dignity and respect. It was clear that everyone involved truly cared about helping families create a meaningful farewell for their loved one.

We will always be grateful to Victoria and the entire team at Madison Memorial Funeral Home for helping us honor my sister with such grace, compassion, and respect. Their kindness will stay with our family, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking exceptional care for a loved one.“

“Our family cannot say enough about the exceptional care we received from Scanlan’s Funeral Home after our father passed away at the age of 95.

Ten years before my father’s passing, we met with Amanda Gates to establish a funeral trust and plan his services while he was still healthy. Because of her guidance and thoughtful planning, many of the difficult decisions had already been made, which was an incredible gift to our family during a time of profound loss.

When my father passed away, Scanlan’s guided us through every step. After the hospice nurse pronounced him, Angelyna and John came to bring him into their care. They treated our father with such gentleness, dignity, and respect that it immediately gave us comfort.

Amanda then helped us finalize the arrangements for the visitation, funeral, and cemetery services. Everything was handled seamlessly and with great compassion. Jennifer spoke beautifully at both the funeral home and the cemetery. She took the time to learn about my father’s life, ensuring her words truly reflected the wonderful man he was. Michael warmly greeted family and friends during the visitation, and Bob later drove the hearse with kindness and professionalism.

One gesture, in particular, touched us beyond words. Amanda remembered that my father had immigrated from Munich, Germany, that he loved Spaten beer, and that his favorite song was “You Are My Sunshine.” When we arrived for the visitation, there was a small table beside his casket with three engraved beer mugs—one for my brother, my sister, and me—each engraved with the title of his favorite song. Beside them sat bottles of Spaten beer on ice. It was such a thoughtful and personal tribute. My father would have absolutely loved it, and it brought smiles through our tears.

The visitation and funeral were elegant, tasteful, and deeply personal—a beautiful celebration of my father’s remarkable life and his 95 years.

As a final, meaningful connection, we learned that when my father first immigrated to the United States and began working as a home builder, he had actually worked on the Scanlan family’s home many years ago. It felt as though life had come full circle.

We will always be grateful to Amanda and everyone at Scanlan’s Funeral Home for treating our father—and our entire family—with such compassion, professionalism, and heartfelt care. They didn’t simply arrange a funeral; they celebrated a life well lived. We recommend Scanlan’s Funeral Home without hesitation and will always be grateful for the care they gave our father and our family.“

“ABBY WAS A BLESSING FOR ME AND MY FAMILY SHE HANDLEDVEVERYTHING TO THE FULLEST LIVINGSTON IS WHERE SHE IS THANK YOU ABBY 😊“

“My family and I want to thank Rowe Funeral home, especially Brennen Dodd for the compassion and professionalism shared as we planned our services. Every detail was handled with grace and complete respect, allowing us to focus on honoring our loved one. We are forever grateful.“

“Norman Dean but mainly KrystalAnn took care of my father and our family in the hardest time of our lives and she made it a seamless and peaceful process. I am forever thankful for the way she cared for my family. I will recommend Norman Dean to anyone I know.“

“The process of losing a loved one is something no one is ever truly prepared for—it’s overwhelming, emotional, and incredibly difficult. From the moment we walked into Stellato, we were met with warmth, compassion, and a sense of comfort that felt like family.

A special thank you to Dori, who went above and beyond during such a hard time. Her kindness, patience, and attention to every single detail did not go unnoticed. She guided us through every step with care and understanding, making an incredibly painful process just a little bit easier to navigate.

Not a single detail was missed. Everything was handled with such professionalism and genuine heart. We are truly grateful for the support, compassion, and dignity they showed our family.

We cannot recommend them enough to anyone going through such a difficult time.“

“I have, unfortunately, had to coordinate 2 unexpected losses timed too closely. We initially coordinated with Ron and he was absolutely wonderful. Most recently, we coordinated with his daughter, Renee, who is the most incredibly empathetic and supportive person you could wish to be supported by as you navigate the worst circumstances of your life.

Renee spends time, says the right things in the right way, and truly feels like family. Candidly, I cannot imagine making it through this time without her dedicated support.

She is diligent, organized, and insightful. While I imagine her job is not an easy one, her kindness, compassion and support was so appreciated during this difficult time for our family and we are so grateful to have worked with her.

She has been a blessing to us and an invaluable guide throughout the process. I highly encourage anyone suffering a loss to reach out to Renee and the Par-Troy team.“

“My father was laid to rest at this wonderful funeral home, My family and I where treated with the up most love and respect thank you“

“The Family & Staff of Dangler Funeral Home (Morris Plains) went above and beyond to help my family. They treated us with the utmost respect and did a beautiful job with my Mom. Thank you Dangler Funeral Home. Highly recommend to anyone who has had a loss.“

“During one of the hardest times for our family, Bob and Meg at Prout Funeral Home treated us with warmth, kindness, and professionalism. From the very beginning, they made us feel supported, never pressured, and truly cared for. They were patient, easy to talk to, and helped create a calm and comforting environment for our family.

I had heard from others that planning a funeral can be difficult emotionally and financially, but Prout made the process much easier than we expected. What stood out most was their 1) caring attitude, 2) transparent fees, 3) clear communication, and 4) therapy dog, Morris. One evening, while my daughter and I were working on the obituary page, Meg unexpectedly called us. She was also working late, saw us online, and wanted to personally help guide us through the process. Small acts of kindness like that gave our family a lot of peace of mind during a very stressful time.

The service itself was handled with care, dignity, and attention to detail. They balanced professionalism with genuine compassion in a way that truly honored our loved one’s memory. We even went over our scheduled time by 30 minutes, and they did not charge us extra for it. We are deeply grateful for their guidance, patience, kindness, and integrity“

“The service was excellent. So many wonderful surprises they added in to make everything extra special during a difficult time without even asking. If you need a place to rest someone this is the place!!“

“From my Parents to All my friends being in Van Der May care, Always Excellent ❤“

“Ed Shaffery and his staff went above and beyond to meet our needs. It was a very positive experience. They made sure to fulfill the deceased person’s wishes. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication. Highly recommended!“

“During a time of grievance, the folks here made our family as comfortable as possible. The gentlemen that conducted the service were very soft spoken, politely instructive, and well prepared. The funeral home was neat and peaceful. Could not have asked for a better service to send my grandfather to the kingdom of heaven.“

“They provide excellent service meet the family needs with compassion during their time of bereavement!!!“

“Jackie and Clarke were exactly what we needed. Thank you for your guidance and support during this difficult time. We are grateful for your knowledge and for helping us give our father the farewell he deserved.“

“My father's wake was held here. They were very nice and helpful and we had a good experience.“

“Unfortunately used the services of Galante Funeral Home multiple times, but they made the process as smooth as possible each time.
The staff are very professional, kind and helpful at every step of the process.
We’ve recommended multiple people over to them as well and everyone has had nothing but good things to say.“

“Lozito did a terrific job on my Godfather and Great Aunt. He’s very compassionate, competent and professional. He worked with us through financial troubles and was very supportive. I would recommended him 100% and Lincoln Park is not that far!“

“Planning a memorial for a loved one is a very difficult and emotional time. We are so grateful for the service, professionalism and empathy we received from Joseph and the staff of Oakland Memorial Home.“