Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Totowa, NJ
Festa Memorial Funeral has been serving families in Totowa, New Jersey since 1972 with compassionate, personalized care. Our professional staff specializes in creating meaningful funeral services that honor individual traditions, customs, and family needs. With over 50 years of combined experience, we offer comprehensive services including traditional funerals, cremation options, and advanced funeral planning. Our facility features three viewing chapels, family conference rooms, and a casket showroom, with accessibility and comfort in mind. We provide 24/7 support for emergency services and maintain strong community connections through our membership with the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association.Our bilingual staff assists families with all aspects of funeral arrangements, from legal documentation to memorialization options. We prioritize transparency in pricing and offer flexible payment plans for pre-planned funerals through FDIC-insured trust programs. Our commitment to excellence extends to ongoing facility improvements, including recent expansions of gathering spaces and serene outdoor memorial areas.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Options
Obituary Assistance
Cemetery Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Established in 1972 with generational funeral service expertise
- Offers personalized services for diverse cultural and religious needs
- Provides 24/7 emergency assistance and bilingual support
- Features accessible facility with multiple event spaces
- Participates in FDIC-insured pre-planning trust programs
Associations and certifications
- New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional guidance
Flexible arrangements
Cultural sensitivity
24/7 availability
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services include family consultation, arrangement coordination, and full-service direction. We handle all necessary documentation, clergy arrangements, and ceremony logistics while providing compassionate guidance throughout the process. Services can be customized with visitations, religious ceremonies, and personalized memorial elements.
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation services including direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and scattering arrangements. Our staff provides guidance on legal requirements, urn selection, and memorialization options while respecting cultural and religious preferences throughout the process.
Pre-Planning Options
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document funeral wishes and establish FDIC-insured trust funds. We help clients choose burial/cremation preferences, select service elements, and complete legal documentation to relieve family decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Obituary Assistance
We provide professional obituary writing services that capture life stories and service details. Our staff handles newspaper submissions and online memorialization while ensuring accurate documentation of family relationships and significant life achievements.
Cemetery Arrangements
We coordinate all aspects of cemetery interment including plot selection, vault requirements, and monument arrangements. Our expertise covers traditional burials, mausoleum entombments, and eco-friendly natural cemetery options with appropriate permits and documentation.
People
Robert P. Festa Sr.
Founder
Certified social worker and funeral director with over 60 years in the industry. Graduated from Mc Allister School of Embalming in 1954. Established Festa Memorial Funeral in 1972 after extensive experience with various funeral firms.
Robert P. Festa Jr.
Manager
Licensed funeral director since 1994 with Seton Hall University education. Oversees daily operations and serves as corporate Vice-President. Maintains New Jersey Funeral License #4097 while continuing family legacy in mortuary science.
Charles F. Di Giaimo
Licensed Funeral Director
Experienced funeral service professional holding New Jersey License #3669. Provides compassionate support for families during arrangement conferences and ceremony coordination.
James Fontanella
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director (NJ #4857) specializing in military honors coordination and religious service arrangements. Offers multilingual support for diverse community needs.
Jodi A. Cortes
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed professional (NJ #4501) with expertise in pre-planning consultations and cemetery arrangement coordination. Provides compassionate guidance during family arrangement conferences.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional religious/military services, non-traditional celebrations, direct burials, and cremation options with customizable elements.
Can I personalize funeral arrangements?
Yes, we encourage personalization including music selections, readings, and unique memorial elements tailored to the deceased's preferences.
What pre-planning services do you offer?
Our pre-planning includes documenting wishes, selecting services, and establishing FDIC-insured trust funds with flexible payment options.
Do you handle out-of-town death arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate international repatriation and local transportation logistics for deaths occurring away from home.
Are cremation services available?
We provide full cremation services including direct cremation, memorial services, and urn selection with scattering options.
What cemetery options exist?
We arrange traditional burials, mausoleum entombments, columbarium niches, and eco-friendly natural cemetery interments.
