The Simple Way to Arrange a Cremation in Monmouth County, NJ
You may be assured that your loved one's remains will be handled with care and respect by our cremation experts. We understand how much you must trust us, and we're ready to answer any of your questions at any time. We will always be accessible to you, whether you are still considering your choices or waiting for confirmation that the cremation has begun.
Our online cremation procedure can be summarized in five major stages. They are as follows:
- You Contact us by completing our web form. - In this first step, you have the opportunity to choose how the final disposition should be carried out at your own pace and free of any up-sells. We are very transparent about what each choice entails and can always be reached for clarification.
- You upload your loved one's identification - We require identification by a family member before we can start. You will be asked to provide identification for yourself and the departed through our 100% secure web portal.
- We travel to the location of the passing - Once payment has been processed and a schedule is decided upon, our staff will travel to meet you in Monmouth County and collect your loved one's remains. They will arrive appropriately dressed and will be mindful of your circumstances. We appreciate that at such a sensitive time, respect and solemnity are essential. The deceased will be transported in a secure, locked vehicle that will deliver them to our funeral home. Senior staff is required to supervise every step of the cremation process and ensure compliance with your wishes.
- The cremation is completed - Simple Cremation abides by a "No Drop-Off" policy. This means that a member of our staff will be present to visually confirm that the cremation process was started and that your wishes were respected. They will be able to keep you updated via telephone throughout. This in no way is due to a lack of trust in our cremation partners in New Jersey. The fact that we chose to partner with Bradley & Son Funeral Homes is a testament to their abilities. Rather, we chose to stay present until the cremation has begun because we are your advocates in this endeavor. It is our job to represent your interest and make sure everything proceeds as agreed.
- Restitution of Remains - You can choose how to receive your loved ones' remains or if we should be responsible for final disposition. The USPS is the only carrier authorized to transport cremated human remains domestically. If you opted to have them transport the ashes to you, the crematorium will coordinate with the USPS to initiate transport.
The Highest Standards of Identification and Tracking
To maintain the highest ethical standards and to protect the crematory industry as a whole, Simple Cremation of New Jersey enforces a strict Identification and Tracking Process. Our funeral directors and qualified staff personally escort each of the deceased to our licensed and inspected cremation facility, Paradise Valley Crematory in Cresco, PA. Each decedent is labeled with a personal bar code which follows the person throughout the cremation process. These steps help to ensure that the correct person is being cremated and it also safeguards the identity of the cremated remains your family will receive. Commitment from our funeral professionals who understand what you are going through in such a challenging time and support in your time of grief are what have earned us the trust and respect of our client families.
Bar Code System
This is an internal system that is managed by our funeral service management software. We track the decedent from arrival at the funeral home care center, transporting to the crematory, date stamped when the cremation takes place and finally placement of remains in an urn and returned to the family. The website will not be a part of the barcoding process.
Transporting Cremated Remains Via Mail
Simple Cremation of NJ offers the possibility for remains to be mailed from the service provider to families across the United States. It is part of our standard service and we closely follow any changes in regulation with regards to shipping cremated remains.
(Currently, USPS is the only carrier authorized to do so.)
We are very familiar with their requirements and work with our partner funeral homes to make sure such precious cargo is properly dispatched. Should the remains stay unclaimed for 2 weeks, they will be returned to the partner funeral home who will either arrange transport once again or arrange a convenient time for you to receive them directly.
Bereavement Support in Monmouth County, NJ
We realize that losing a loved one is incredibly emotional and distressing for everyone involved, and we know how difficult it can be to deal with such an event.
Our funeral home partners created the Center For Life Transition (CFLT) program to assist families coping with grief. Learn more about it here.
Monmouth County residents are eligible for membership at no cost, whether you are a client of Simple Cremation NJ or not.
The CFLT makes available to its members:
• Free Bi-Weekly, Year-Round Bereavement Support Groups
• Access to the Living Through Mourning Newsletters
• Bereavement Support Mail/Email Updates
• Access to their Professional Resource Network