Funeral Home in Queens

When experiencing a loss of a loved one, we undergo deep changes that impact our daily routines. Making decisions following a death can be very difficult if a conversation hadn't occurred during life. The large amount of decisions to make can make an already deeply stressful period it pressure-filled as well. Our funeral home in Queens looks to alleviate some pressure and stress from your grieving period with professional services and caring guidance for you during your time of need. 

Bergen Funeral is a family-owned funeral home in Queens in operation for over 50 years. As members of the community, we take steps necessary to ensure that all of our neighbors and community members are given the information and possibilities necessary to make such decisions. Our caring funeral staff will guide you through our funeral services, assisting you in honoring a loved one in a way that reflects their life and wishes. Choosing a service and memorial following a death is an important part of the healing process - for you and family members. At Bergen Funeral Services, we understand the significance of this event, assisting in providing an atmosphere where your family and friends can offer their final respects.

Discussing death is perhaps one of the most difficult conversations we can have. Most people try not to think about death while enjoying life, and the burden of thinking of living without somebody we care for so deeply can make for an uncomfortable dialogue. Though hard, these conversations oftentimes bring out deep understanding about ourselves and loved ones. With this deeper understanding comes a deeper knowledge of both engaged, spirituality, and beliefs. We try to promote this conversation to families before experiencing a loss; not only for a closer relationship with loved ones, but to remedy some pressure you may feel following the death.

You might feel overwhelmed with the decisions suddenly placed in your hands. At our funeral home in Queens, we work with families to help them come to resolutions regarding burial methods and services. Cultivating an atmosphere of relief and comfort is important to this decision-making process, and Bergen Funeral's warm environment and friendly funeral staff are available to guide you throughout the funeral process.

When you are in need of a funeral home in Queens, make sure you choose one that has years serving the community and understands the needs and wishes of those within. At Bergen Funeral, we give families the information and space to say "goodbye" and begin healing. During this difficult time, it's good to know that there are helping hands available to you.

For more information about our funeral home in Queens, call Bergen Funeral at (800) 262-7901.

International Shipping Service Done By Bergen Funeral Service Inc.

There are few things worse than losing a loved one, but the process of getting the remains of that person back home can be extremely stressful as well. The international shipping service provided by Bergen Funeral Service Inc. is intended to make this difficult time as smooth and convenient as possible for you, no matter where the remains have to be transported to.

We are international shippers who are members of a funeral network across the United States and we also have ties to every major airline. In addition to this, our international shipping services can save you time and money – we are a TSA Certified Screening Cargo Facility, which can save you days of security checks and airport delays. Our close proximity to major airports in New York City and Newark make our location ideal for international shipping services for the remains of your loved one. Our years of experience can counsel and ease your mind during this terrible and emotional time, giving you something you can depend on to be done respectfully and correctly.

To speak with a representative about our international shipping services for remains to any location, speak with an expert by calling 1-800-262-7901. We are here to help in your time of need.

Hindu Funeral Home in Queens Complies with Antyesti Customs

Hindu funeral rites are composed of a variety of sacred customs and traditions that Bergen Funeral Service Inc. can accommodate and fulfill at our Hindu funeral home in Queens, NY.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc. is a family-owned and operated funeral home with four locations in New Jersey, New York and Florida. Our Queens location is our largest and most newly-renovated facility. We believe this location best suits Hindu funeral customs because of the large number of people who typically come to pay their respects at Hindu funerals.

Our funeral directors at our Hindu funeral home in Queens can provide you with everything you need to carry out the Hindu funeral customs known as Antyesti.

The procedures that make up Antyesti vary, depending on the social group, status and caste of the deceased; however, cremation is the standard practice for Hindu funeral services. Hindus believe that the soul is separated from the body and death, which makes cremation a practical procedure in their funeral customs.

The funeral directors at our Hindu funeral home in Queens are well-versed in many different funeral practices and customs, including Antyesti. We have sensitive, respectful and caring professionals who will help you through all of the stages of planning funeral services for your loved one.

We offer reasonably-priced services and will do everything we can to help comfort you during this difficult time. For more information on the services we provide at our Hindu funeral home in Queens, NY, contact Bergen Funeral Service Inc. at 718-738-8383 today.