Friday, November 29, 2013

Funeral Facts and Tips

A funeral is not the kind of event that we must plan frequently or regularly, but we all must be prepared for the eventuality that we will be called upon to oversee and plan the passing of a loved one. The experts at Bergen Funeral Service Inc can help you with this stressful and emotional process so that you can say goodbye in a dignified manner that meets with the wishes of the departed.

Here are some things you should know about funerals:
  • Disposition arrangements are a term used to describe the funeral wishes of a person. A person can make these arrangements for himself or herself, have a legally appointed trustee fulfill them, or a next of kin.
  • A law protects a person’s choices as long as it meets with the requirements of being easily understood and clearly defined and arrangements of the final services.
  • The law does not require embalming, however there are certain standards that non-embalming services must meet.
  • The law does not require the purchase of a casket before a cremation.
  • You are not required to have the body prepared in a funeral home, however home funeral care must meet specific guidelines. Talk to one of our experts if you are interested in this option.
  • A funeral shipping service that is a “known shipper” has connections that can expedite the process of long distance body transportation.

For more information about having everything ready for a funeral, call Bergen Funeral Service Inc today and speak with an expert who can give you insights and assistance about what is required from you.


Bergen Funeral Service Inc
2009 Mermaid Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0880

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

International Mortuary Shipping Brooklyn

Making funerals arrangements for the passing of a loved one is a stressful and difficult process. If you are looking for international mortuary shipping in Brooklyn, Bergen Funeral Service Inc has funeral directors available at all hours, 365 days a year to assist and comfort you through these tough and arduous times.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc is a family owned and operated funeral home that has been passed down through three generations. We give everyone the personal attention that they need to ensure that your loved one’s services are handled with the care and detail that they deserve. We offer several different types of services, including:

  • Burial services
  • Cremation services
  • Domestic funeral shipping
  • International funeral shipping

Bergen Funeral Service Inc is a nondenominational funeral home. Our directors are familiar with funeral customs and traditions from many different customs and religions around the world. We have easy access to all of the local airports and are known shippers, which allows us to schedule flights.

If you would like more information on Brooklyn international mortuary shipping, contact Bergen Funeral Service Inc.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc
2009 Mermaid Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0880

Monday, November 18, 2013

Help from our Brooklyn Funeral Home

If you are lucky, planning a funeral is not something you need to worry about doing very often. Unfortunately, funerals are as much a certainty as anything can be, and eventually you will need to know how to prepare yourself and your family for one. Bergen Funeral Service Inc has many years of experience helping families go through this challenging and emotional process, and we have a few helpful pointers that can make such a difficult experience more comfortable for you.

When and where is the funeral going to be conducted – is the funeral going to be before burial or after? Are you going to have the service at the funeral home, in a place of worship or somewhere else?

What type of funeral are you having – is there going to be a cremation, an embalming, an open or closed casket?

What material is the casket going to be made out of – wood, metal, will there be a cremation or something else?

Is the ceremony open to friends and family or closed to just a specific few.

What hours and how many times will there be a viewing?

Compose an obituary – go over hobbies, interests and achievements of the deceased in a way that truly reflects how the individual lived.

Make arrangements for the burial – a graveside service with transportation or an intimate cremation both need to be planned, organized and then carried out.

This is an overwhelming time for most people, and we understand that you will need someone to help you through this difficult time. The compassionate and comprehensive service offered by Bergen Funeral Service Inc will take you by the hand and lead you through this ordeal. Call us today and find out what our Brooklyn funeral home can offer you.

Bergen Funeral Service
2009 Mermaid Ave, Brooklyn NY 11224

718-373-0880

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Hindu Funeral Home Queens

It is always difficult to make funeral arrangements when a loved one passes. If you are looking for for a Hindu funeral home in Queens, Bergen Funeral Service Inc is a family owned and operated non-denominational funeral home that can perform Hindu funeral services. Our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day and can help ease you through any difficulties.

Since Hindus do not believe in resurrection, the body is rapidly cremated, usually with a day of passing. The ashes are collected and then scattered on a place that was important to the deceased after four days.

At a Hindu funeral, mourners wear casual white clothing. Prayers are said and hymns are sung. There will be an open casket, and the body will be covered with many flowers. It is important to send them prior to the ceremony. It is inappropriate to bring them to the funeral. The deceased’s life will be celebrated with a feast twelve or thirteen days after the funeral.

If you would like more information on our Queens Hindu funeral home, contact Bergen Funeral Service Inc.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc
114-30 Rockaway Blvd.
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
718-738-8383

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

International Funeral Shipping

The passing of a loved one is a difficult experience to deal with. Bergen Funeral Service Inc is a family owned and operated funeral home with funeral directors that are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help comfort you through these times. We are located near three major airports and can provide quick and easy international funeral shipping when needed.

Different cultures have different funeral customs. Here are some different types of funerals that occur around the world:

  • India. The deceased is cleansed and dressed in preparation for cremation. Sacred objects are then passed around in a counterclockwise direction to symbolize that everything is backwards at the time of death,
  • Tibet. Since there is a limited amount of land, Tibetans have a sky burial. This is where the body is carried by a friend to a burial site to be devoured by vultures.
  • Madagascar. They view the funeral as a celebration and will dance at the gravesite.

As you can see, many cultures have different views on death. If you are in need of international funeral shipping, contact Bergen Funeral Service Inc.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc
232 Kipp Ave.
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
1-800-262-7901

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Facts About Mortuary Shipping Service

Transporting the remains of a relative across the country can be a daunting task in the aftermath of a death. Bergen Funeral Service Inc is a leading provider of mortuary shipping service throughout the United States of America and has established a network of funeral homes in every state in order to assist in bringing your loved one home to rest.

We have been serving families for over 50 years and our funeral shipping service is unmatched in terms of quality and courtesy. When a family member passes on, there are a lot of odds and ends that must be attended to – and that doesn’t include the mourning and emotional toll that you are already paying. The experts at Bergen Funeral Service Inc have experience and knowledge of how to be of comfort and assistance while you are going through so much. We can see to all of the logistics and ensure that the one thing you do not need to worry about is the process of shipping your loved one.

Our service starts at only $1095 and there are many additional options available.

For more information, call us today at 1-800-262-7901 and speak with an expert.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc.
23 Kipp Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

201-343-7900