Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Services Partner in Merchantville, NJ
Alloway Funeral Home has been serving the Delaware Valley community for over 60 years, providing compassionate funeral services tailored to individual needs. Founded in 1961 by John W. Alloway, our funeral home relocated to its current Merchantville, NJ location in 1967 and has maintained a legacy of honoring lives with dignity. We offer traditional and non-traditional services including cremation, burial, and green burials, while respecting all faiths and cultures. Our prearrangement program through the New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund allows families to plan ahead with 100% refundable funds.With licensed professionals and partnerships with local hospices, we provide free counseling on veterans benefits, social security, and Medicaid planning. Recognized for our community service, we maintain strong relationships with the Funeral Consumers Alliance and cultural organizations, ensuring accessible, affordable care for every family we serve.
Services
Cremation Services
Burial Arrangements
Pre-Planning Programs
Veterans Benefits Counseling
Grief Support Resources
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of experience serving Delaware Valley families
- Our staff includes licensed funeral directors and registered nursing professionals
- We provide free counseling on veterans benefits and Medicaid planning
- Our prepaid funeral trust funds guarantee 100% refundable payments
- We maintain partnerships with local hospices and cultural organizations
Services
Cremation Services
We provide immediate cremation options with personalized memorial planning. Our services include coordination of ash scattering ceremonies and urn selection. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and memorialization choices while maintaining cultural and religious traditions.
Burial Arrangements
Traditional burial services include casket selection, cemetery coordination, and funeral ceremony planning. We offer green burial options and assist with grave marker arrangements. Our team handles all logistics from transportation to final interment with compassionate support.
Pre-Planning Programs
Our prepaid funeral plans through the New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund allow advance arrangements with 100% refundable payments. We guide families through service selections, document storage, and financial planning to alleviate future burdens during difficult times.
Veterans Benefits Counseling
We provide free guidance on military funeral honors, flag presentation, and benefit applications. Our staff assists with VA paperwork, pension claims, and coordination of cemetery plots for eligible veterans and their families.
Grief Support Resources
We offer access to grief libraries, support groups, and counseling referrals. Our resources include bereavement books, online memorials, and community connections to help families navigate the mourning process and find emotional support.
People
John N. Alloway
Owner/Manager
Licensed funeral director in NJ and PA with over 40 years experience. Graduate of Bishop Eustace Prep, St. Joseph's University, and American Academy McAllister Institute. Senior Investigator with Gloucester-Camden-Salem Medical Examiners Office.
Constance McGlynn
Manager
Licensed funeral director with NJ Lic. No. 4439 and 36+ years as registered nurse. Graduate of Triton High School, Widener University, and Mercer County Community College. Former part-time investigator with local medical examiners office.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, green burials, and non-traditional arrangements while respecting all faiths and cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our prepaid funeral plans through the NJ Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund allow complete customization with 100% refundable payments and interest accumulation.
Do you assist with veterans benefits?
We offer free counseling on military funeral honors, VA benefits, pension claims, and cemetery plot coordination for eligible veterans and their families.
Are your services available 24/7?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency arrangements and immediate assistance during times of loss.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Merchantville, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, and surrounding communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with local and long-distance arrangements.
