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Why a Permanent Memorial is Always Important

Many Hunterdon and Somerset County families find that cremation meets their family’s needs best. Even if cremation is your loved one’s choice, we always try to stress the importance of establishing a permanent memorial for a loved one. We have found this can be very helpful to… Read More

Empowering Those at the End of Their Lives Through Preplanning

People can be a little unsettled by a discussion about death, but it’s so important that end-of-life discussions happen within all  New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania families, as well as between a family or individual and a trusted funeral home. From our experience at Wright &… Read More

How to Handle A Loved One’s Death Anniversary

When it comes to the anniversary of a loved one’s death, most people don’t know what to expect.  Should they do something special in commemoration? Maybe visit the final resting place? Or would it be easier to power through the day as usual in case painful feelings resurface? At… Read More

The Many Ways We Create Meaningful Cremation Services

Fifty years ago, only a tiny fraction of Americans – 3.6% – chose cremation. Now, that number hovers right around 50% and is increasing rapidly every year. Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York families for more than 80… Read More

3 Preplanning Mistakes to Avoid  

Time and time again, we hear from families in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas who’ve had this experience: After attending a funeral for a loved one, they decide it would be a good idea to express their preferences for their own funeral. After… Read More

How do I Choose a Funeral Home?

Selecting a funeral home isn’t something many New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania families think about – until a need arises. Our caring team at Wright and Ford understands that choosing a funeral home is a significant decision to make during an already difficult time. We’re here to help our neighbors in … Read More

Personalization: Show What Made Your Loved One Special

At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services , we believe every life in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania represents a unique story. When it comes time to say goodbye to your loved one, our goal is to help you tell their own story… Read More

“Mommy, when is Grandma coming back?”— Explaining Death to Children

Knowing what to say to children when a loved one dies can be a challenge. Many  New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania families have approached our team at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services over the years wondering about the “best” ways to handle… Read More

Creative Ways to Display Your Family Heirlooms

Throughout our lives, we collect quite a few possessions: furniture, clothing, knickknacks, books, and more. When a family member dies, they leave their belongings behind along with the question, “What should you do with all of this stuff?” It’s no surprise this is a highly sensitive issue, as these… Read More

My Loved One Said, “No Funeral.” What Should I Do?

This is an issue we hear about time and time again at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services­­­­: What should I do when my loved one made it clear he or she does not want a funeral or memorial service? What your loved one… Read More