Cremation Does Not Mean Giving Up a Traditional Goodbye
Many people assume that choosing cremation means they cannot have a viewing, visitation or traditional funeral.
That is not the case.
Cremation is the method of final disposition. It does not prevent your family from gathering, holding a traditional service, observing religious customs or saying goodbye in the way that is most meaningful to you.
Because DeGraff Cremation Service is located at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, families have options beyond simple direct cremation.
Learn more about our cremation services in Ocean County, NJ and the different arrangements available to families.
Can You Have a Viewing Before Cremation?
Yes.
A viewing or visitation may be held before cremation.
This gives family members and friends an opportunity to gather, offer condolences and say goodbye before the cremation takes place.
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home provides families with the facilities and professional services necessary to arrange a viewing or visitation before cremation.
Can You Have a Funeral and Still Be Cremated?
Yes.
Choosing cremation does not prevent your family from having a traditional funeral.
Families may choose to have a viewing, visitation, funeral or religious service first and have the cremation take place afterward.
For families who value the traditions of a funeral but prefer cremation instead of burial, this can provide the best of both options.
Memorial Service After Cremation
Another option is to have the cremation take place first and hold a memorial service afterward.
A memorial service can include photographs, readings, prayers, music, personal stories and other ways of remembering and celebrating a person’s life.
Having the memorial after cremation may also provide families with additional flexibility when relatives or friends need time to travel.
Church Services and Religious Traditions
Families who wish to include religious traditions may choose a church or other religious service in connection with cremation.
DeGraff can work with the family and clergy to coordinate the arrangements.
Cremation With a Graveside Service
Families may also choose to have cremated remains buried in a cemetery and hold a graveside service.
DeGraff can help families understand the available options and coordinate the arrangements.
Choose What Is Right for Your Family
Some families want the simplicity of direct cremation.
Others want a viewing or traditional funeral followed by cremation.
Still others prefer cremation followed by a memorial or celebration of life.
DeGraff provides these different options so families can choose the type of farewell that feels right for them.
For current pricing for DeGraff’s available cremation arrangements:
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DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home Inc.
119 Union Ave.
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Sherry DeGraff, Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3921
Donald DeGraff, Director N.J. Lic. No. 4576
Patricia DeGraff, Director N.J. Lic No. 4442
732-657-7868