Palmyra Home for Funerals & Life Memorial Services 410 Market St. Palmyra, NJ 08065 | P.O. Box 547 Palmyra NJ 08065
Cremation Services
Order Your Cremation Completely Online
We offer the most affordable direct cremation solution in the Tri State area.
Arrange a cremation completely online, with chat and phone support, in as little as 15 minutes, from the safety and comfort of home, or wherever you happen to be in your time of need.
We'll pick up your departed loved one promptly, 24/7, perform the cremation with dignity and respect, and return the cremains to you ... all for one low price. Don’t be fooled by 'bait-and-switch' providers who promote a low price online but don’t include all that’s required.
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Ease and Affordability
Today, funerals generally cost between $5,000 and $12,000, and cremations more than $4,000. Even direct cremations (no embalming, expensive coffin, or traditional memorial service) average $2,000 - $3,000.
We're committed to providing the most affordable cremations possible. Because we operate primarily online with phone and chat support, we can meet your needs and provide customized pricing.
Was your lost loved one receiving public assistance? We are willing to assist you secure up to 100% of the cost of cremation if eligible. Time of loss is hard enough, let us do the heavy lifting.
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Security, Convenience, and Speed
We are a traditional funeral home, so we understand the time-consuming requirements for making arrangements.
We are a family oriented funeral home that provides caring and experienced professionals. Our focus is to assist you through this time of loss to grieve and ease stress.
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We thrive on presenting custom arrangements to our families. We offer Witness Cremation Services for you to be with your loved one for final disposition.
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Quality and Reliability
Though our prices are low, we don't ask you to sacrifice quality and reliability. Our family of funeral directors has been servicing customers throughout the Tri State and Metropolitan area for over 40 years! Allowing us to bring friendly, acknowledgeable advice when it comes to your loved one's final disposition.
Plus, every funeral director is required to meet the following high standards:
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fully licensed and in good standing with all relevant State Funeral Boards;
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adhere to strict protocols and professional qualifications for quality control;
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committed to transparent pricing and compassionate customer care;
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empowered by state-of-the-art technology.
No Hidden Fees
Each cremation includes the following key items. Make sure when you're shopping around that competitor quotes include each of these required components:
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Pickup and transport;
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Social Security notification and filing of forms;
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Cremation tray;
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Crematory fee;
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Basic container for the cremains (ashes)
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Planning Ahead
If you are planning for the future, here are a few financing options you may wish to consider:
Financial Assistance from the State
If you are currently already receiving some sort of public assistance (e.g. SNAP or Medicaid benefits) you may qualify for a discount or a free cremation.
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Major Advantage: We will work with all relevant state agencies to ensure you're armed with all the documentation you need to secure up to 100% of the cost of cremation.
Donate Body to Science
Perfect for those who are interested in a no-cost cremation and in furthering medical science. We partner with Anatomy Gift Registry (AGR).
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Major Advantage: If you’re accepted into AGR, they’ll cover the full cost of cremation.
Crowdfunding
Top crowdfunding websites like gofundme.com, indiegogo.com, and causes.com let you raise money collectively from friends and family.
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Major Advantage: No credit required! Given our low cost, with enough time and promotion, you can collectively gather all the funding you need.
Funeral Trusts
Perfect for those who want to pre-pay their cremation.
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Major Advantage: By funding the cremation in full, in advance, you accrue interest from day one in a dedicated trust, ensuring you’re covered at your time of need, and the funds are exempt from being counted toward Medicaid or SSI.
End-of-Life Insurance
Perfect for those who want to pay in advance...over time, in installments.
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Major Advantage: Besides low monthly payments, insurance lets you cover your expenses even if you pass before fully funding the cremation.
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Return of Cremains
The cremains (ashes) are collected and returned to you, according to the method you select during sign-up. They are sealed within a durable plastic bag, which is in turn placed inside a hard case plastic box, approximately
12” x 13”, more than suitable if you are planning a scattering. Or, you can purchase a custom urn when you first order your cremation, including biodegradable urns more appropriate for burial. You can either pick up the cremains at no cost from the funeral home; have them shipped for a fee of $75 anywhere in the country via the United State Postal Service (USPS), the only way one can mail cremains in the U.S.; or we can scatter them for you anonymously either at sea or in one of our beautiful scattering gardens.
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We will also provide a keepsake of your choosing at no cost.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
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By phone: (856) 829-1269, available 24/7.
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By email: Admin@palmyrahomeforfunerals.com
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By chat: 7AM - 10PM Eastern Time, seven days a week; click on the round red chat button on the bottom right of the screen.
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