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Your Trusted Funeral Services in Cliffside Park, NJ
A K Macagna Funeral Home has served families in Bergen and Hudson counties since 1934, founded by Adam and Kate Macagna, pioneers in the funeral industry as one of the first husband-and-wife funeral director teams. For over 90 years, we have provided dignified, compassionate services for all denominations, catering to diverse financial situations while maintaining a commitment to honoring individual traditions. Our Cliffside Park location, established in 1968 by Anthony Macagna Sr., continues this legacy under third-generation leadership, offering newly renovated facilities for small and large gatherings.We specialize in personalized funeral planning, pre-arrangement services, and veteran benefits coordination, ensuring families receive comprehensive support during difficult times. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience, guided by a philosophy of treating every family with the same care we would our own. We also provide online memorials, grief resources, and aftercare services, reflecting our holistic approach to supporting communities in Northern New Jersey.
Services
Funeral Services
Pre-Planning
Online Memorials
Obituaries
Veteran's Benefits
Social Security Assistance
Death Certificates
After Care
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer over 90 years of family-owned funeral service experience in Northern New Jersey
- Our third-generation team provides personalized service rooted in tradition and innovation
- We specialize in veteran benefits coordination and pre-arrangement planning consultations
- Our facilities accommodate both intimate and large-scale memorial services
- We provide comprehensive aftercare resources including grief counseling referrals
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral ceremonies honoring individual wishes and cultural traditions. Our services include chapel, church, or cemetery arrangements with customizable elements to celebrate the deceased's life. Our directors guide families through every decision, ensuring meaningful tributes that reflect the unique personality of their loved one.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning service allows individuals to document final wishes at their own pace. We provide detailed consultations covering service options, cemetery arrangements, and financial planning to relieve families of decision-making during difficult times while ensuring personal preferences are honored.
Online Memorials
We create interactive online memorials featuring service details, photo galleries, and tribute messages. These platforms enable guests to access information, send condolences, and participate in memorial activities digitally, providing ongoing remembrance opportunities for geographically dispersed families.
Veteran's Benefits
Our staff specializes in navigating VA benefits for honorably discharged service members. We coordinate burial flags, government headstones, and memorial certificates while ensuring eligibility requirements are met, providing respectful military honors for those who served.
After Care
Our post-service support includes grief counseling referrals, support group connections, and memorial keepsake programs. We maintain ongoing contact with families to ensure they receive continued emotional support and practical resources during their healing journey.
People
Anthony S. Macagna, Jr.
President & Manager
Third-generation funeral director licensed since 1975. Graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute. Operates two funeral homes and community catering facilities while maintaining active roles in local organizations.
Michael P. Onorato
Funeral Director
Licensed since 1995 with dual NJ/NY credentials. Holds degree in Funeral Service Administration. Active in multiple community organizations and co-owner of Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home in Rutherford.
Anthony A Macagna
Funeral Director
Licensed professional with over two decades of experience. Graduated from Eastwick College. Specializes in compassionate family support and personalized service creation while balancing family life with funeral service duties.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including traditional services, cremation options, and customized memorials tailored to family preferences.
Do you assist with pre-planning funerals?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document wishes and alleviate future decision-making burdens for families.
Can you help veterans access military benefits?
We specialize in coordinating veteran benefits including burial flags, government markers, and memorial certificates for honorably discharged service members.
What aftercare resources are available?
We provide grief counseling referrals, memorial keepsake programs, and ongoing support resources for bereaved families.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
Our team coordinates interstate transfers and can assist with memorial services regardless of where passing occurs.
