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What is Direct Cremation Disposition?

In the direct cremation disposition option, the cremation occurs soon after the death of the person. There would be no funeral service conducted before it, making it an affordable option for many. ...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Monday, September 14, 2020

The Advantages of Working with a Family Owned Funeral Home

Funerals are an important part of the grieving process. Most family members are in a difficult emotional state, which means you need to make sure all aspects of the event goes smoothly. You need a ...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Monday, August 24, 2020

How to Personalize an Obituary Notice

An obituary is an announcement of death. It lets people in the community know about the deceased and their passing. Most families want to make sure the obituary is compassionate, heartfelt, and per...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

How to Help a Friend Through the Grieving Process

When a friend loses a loved one, it can be difficult to find ways to help them through the grief. Many friends feel like they don’t do enough and are left floundering or uncertain. At Ocean County ...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Thursday, July 23, 2020

A Guide to the Benefits Available to Veterans in New Jersey

Military veterans get several benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs. The department has a dedicated program to handle death benefits like a funeral, burial, and memorial expenses. At Ocea...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

4 Advantages of an Urn Vault

The cremation process produces ashes and these ashes are placed in an urn, which is then handed over to the family. Some families choose to scatter or bury the ashes, but some prefer to keep the ur...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Cremation vs. Burial Costs

Choosing between cremation or burial is a personal decision and people often consider all factors involved carefully. Things like religious tradition, family opinions, the deceased wishes, etc, pla...
By Brian K. Daly
In Our Blogs
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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Honoring and Coping with the Loss of Loved One

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is not an easy proposition; even when the person becomes sick or passes of old age, you attempt to brace yourself for impending sorrow. But when the time arrive...

Funeral Terminology

If you have never planned or attended a funeral, it is easy to be confused by some of the terminology used during the process. At Ocean County Cremation Service, we often have to explain what a wor...

How Can I Explain The Concept of Death to my Children?

A discussion about death is very challenging. If kids are in the picture, talking to them about it can be even more so. When there is a death in the family, children are naturally curious to know w...