DeGraff Cremation Service at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home
DeGraff Cremation Service, located at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home in Lakehurst, New Jersey, provides direct cremation as well as cremation with viewing, visitation, funeral, memorial and church service options for families throughout Ocean County and surrounding communities.
Choosing cremation does not mean giving up the opportunity to have a meaningful goodbye. Families may choose simple direct cremation or include a viewing, visitation, funeral, memorial service or celebration of life.
Cremation Costs and Options
DeGraff Cremation Service offers several cremation options depending on your family’s wishes, from direct cremation to arrangements that include a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
The cremation options and prices below explain what is included with each arrangement. Our staff can also answer questions and help you understand which option best fits your family’s needs.
All plans include *local hospital removal (within ten miles). The preparation of deceased for plan selected and securing necessary authorizations.
DIRECT CREMATION – $1,875.00
Includes arrangement conference, alternative container Wood #0DZ (required for handling by crematory), transfer to local crematory, return of cremated remains in temporary container.
CREMATION WITH PUBLIC VIEWING – $7,483.00
Includes arrangement conference, local hospital removal, rental casket (Norwood / Matthews), embalming, use of funeral home for one day *(up to 4hrs.), prayer cards, register book, transfer to local crematory, one box of acknowledgement cards. *Additional fees will apply for Sat-Sun*
CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE AT FUNERAL HOME – $3,140.00
Includes Direct Cremation, use of funeral home *(up to 2hrs), prayer cards, register book, one box of acknowledgement cards. *Additional fees will apply for Sat-Sun*
CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE AT CHURCH – $2,825.00
Includes Direct Cremation, conveyance of cremated remains to *local Church (within 10 miles), attendance of the Funeral Director and Staff, prayer cards and one box of acknowledgement cards.
CREMATION WITH SCATTERING AT SEA – $2,800.00
Includes Direct Cremation and scattering of cremated remains at the convenience of the Funeral Director
CREMATION WITH GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT *LOCAL CEMETERY – $2,625.00
Includes Direct Cremation, arranging graveside service, Funeral Director attendance and conveyance of cremated remains. (Does not include cemetery or clergy fees).
Additional fees that may be added to each plan (if applicable)
Crematory Fee $450.00
State Permit Fee $5.00
Certified Copies of Death Certificate ($25.00 1st copy / $2.00 each additional copy)
Removal assistance $350.00 per person
Urns, Keepsakes, Cremation Jewelry
Obituary Notice(s)
Clergy or Cemetery Expenses
Additional Mileage (exceeding ten miles)
Disposition of cremated remains
Explore Cremation Options
Learn more about the cremation arrangements available through DeGraff Cremation Service:
Cremation Frequently Asked Questions
Direct cremation is a simple form of cremation that takes place without a formal viewing, visitation or funeral ceremony beforehand. Families may still choose to hold a memorial service or celebration of life after the cremation.
The cost of cremation depends on the services selected. Direct cremation is generally less expensive than arrangements that include a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service. DeGraff publishes its current cremation options and pricing so families can clearly understand the choices available.
Yes. DeGraff Cremation Service offers direct cremation for families who want a simple cremation option without a formal viewing or funeral service beforehand.
Yes. Choosing cremation does not mean giving up the opportunity for a viewing or visitation. Because DeGraff Cremation Service is located at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, families can have a traditional viewing or visitation followed by cremation.
Yes. A traditional funeral service can take place before cremation. Families can have a viewing, visitation, funeral or religious service and then have cremation take place afterward.
Yes. Many families choose to have a memorial service after the cremation has taken place. The memorial can be held at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, a church or another location selected by the family.
Direct cremation takes place without a formal service beforehand. With a memorial service, cremation may take place first and family and friends gather afterward to remember and celebrate the person’s life. DeGraff offers both options.
A cremation service focuses on arrangements involving cremation, while a full-service funeral home can also provide viewings, visitations, funerals and memorial services. DeGraff offers both advantages. DeGraff Cremation Service is located at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, allowing families to choose anything from simple direct cremation to cremation combined with a traditional viewing, funeral or memorial service.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL CREMATIONS TAKE PLACE AT THE CREMATORY WHICH IS LOCATED ON CEMETERY PROPERTY. THEY ARE NOT PERFORMED AT THE INDIVIDUAL FUNERAL HOME OR CREMATION SERVICE.
Prices subject to change