Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Lebanon, NJ
Scarponi Funeral Homes have served families in Lebanon and High Bridge, New Jersey since 1947. Originally established as The Brokaw Funeral Home, the business transitioned through ownership changes before Vincent Scarponi acquired it in 1978, renaming it Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home, Inc. in 1993. The NaughrightScarponi Funeral Homes, operating since the 1870s, joined the family under Scarponi ownership in 1978. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in personalized funeral services, cremation, burial, and pre-arrangements, combining tradition with modern flexibility.With decades of combined experience, we prioritize compassionate care, cultural sensitivity, and logistical expertise to honor each family's unique needs. Our facilities feature historic charm alongside modern amenities, including live streaming capabilities for remote participation. As a trusted local institution, we maintain affiliations with community organizations and professional associations while upholding rigorous standards in service delivery and operational transparency.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Burial Services
Transportation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Urn Services
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 75+ years of local funeral service experience
- Dual licensed funeral directors with specialized certifications in grief support
- Historic venues offering both traditional and modern memorialization options
- 24/7 availability with immediate response capability for emergency services
- Live streaming technology for virtual participation in funeral services
What people say
Professional, competent, caring
Live streaming option
Beautiful arrangements
Above and beyond
Impeccable service
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include visitation, viewing, and formal ceremonies tailored to cultural, religious, or personal preferences. Options range from open casket arrangements to customized thematic memorials. Our directors coordinate all logistical elements including clergy communication, venue preparation, and obituary publication.
Cremation Services
Cremation services accommodate both direct cremation and traditional funeral viewings followed by cremation. We provide urn selection assistance, scattering ceremony planning, and memorial garden interment options while maintaining strict regulatory compliance for remains handling.
Pre-Arrangements
Pre-arrangement services document personal funeral preferences through legally binding documentation. This includes merchandise selection, payment plans, and detailed service specifications to ensure family members follow documented wishes while reducing future emotional and financial burdens.
Veterans Services
Specialized veteran services include coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, military honor guard arrangements, and proper flag presentation protocols. We maintain expertise in eligibility requirements for government benefits and memorial markers.
Grief Support
Our grief support program offers personalized counseling resources and a year-long daily email guidance system. The service includes referrals to local support groups and educational materials about the mourning process for adults and children.
People
Vincent Scarponi
Funeral Director
Licensed since 1977, Vincent Scarponi brings 45+ years of experience in funeral services, holding multiple certifications in diving and fire service operations while serving the community through local emergency management roles.
Tara Scarponi-Danniballe
Manager
Licensed funeral director since 2011, Tara holds dual MBAs and psychology degrees. She oversees daily operations, serves as NJ State Funeral Directors Association President, and specializes in grief counseling and memorial personalization.
Anthony Danniballe
Assistant Funeral Director
Certified in diving operations, Anthony assists with funeral services while managing technical aspects including live-streaming arrangements and facility maintenance, bringing 15+ years of hands-on experience to the team.
Shirley Scarponi
Treasurer
With 17 years in business administration, Shirley manages financial operations and serves as treasurer. Her community involvement includes church leadership roles and Lebanon Borough school safety initiatives, supporting organizational stability since 1978.
Robert Smith
Veteran Assistant
Vietnam veteran with 36 years on Clinton planning boards, Robert contributes public service expertise. His engineering background and municipal experience enhance logistical coordination for complex funeral arrangements.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and entombment options with customizable elements to honor individual preferences.
Do you provide pre-arrangement services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning and pre-payment options to document personal wishes and alleviate future family decision-making burdens.
Are virtual attendance options available?
We provide live streaming capabilities for funeral services to accommodate remote participation during difficult times.
What veteran-specific services do you offer?
We coordinate military honors, flag presentations, and VA benefit applications while adhering to specific protocols for veteran memorials.
How are cremation services handled?
Cremation services include traditional funeral viewings followed by cremation, direct cremation options, and proper memorialization of remains.
What support exists after service completion?
Our grief support program provides daily email guidance for one year following service arrangements to assist families through the mourning process.
