Business Details
47 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Home in Lakehurst, NJ
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been serving families in Ocean and Monmouth Counties since 1979, building on a funeral service tradition dating back to the early 1900s. Our family-owned business, now in its third generation, specializes in personalized funeral, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual family needs. We offer traditional burial options, cremation services with memorialization choices, and pre-arrangement planning to alleviate future burdens.Our facility accommodates visitations for up to 100 guests and features an extensive selection of caskets, urns, and keepsakes. With over four decades of local experience, we combine compassionate care with professional expertise to honor loved ones across Lakehurst, Toms River, Manchester, and surrounding New Jersey communities. Our team remains available 24/7 to provide guidance through difficult times while maintaining transparency in all arrangements.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Caskets
Urns
Burial Services
Veterans Services
Home Visitations
Obituary Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation serving New Jersey communities since 1979
- Third-generation funeral professionals with personalized service approach
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during difficult times
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement planning to relieve future family burdens
- Extensive selection of caskets, urns, and memorial keepsakes
Associations and certifications
- National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association (NJSFDA)
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Beautiful service
Kindness during difficult time
Professional and friendly
Personalized attention to detail
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include casket selection, embalming, visitation arrangements, and cemetery transport. We coordinate all necessary permits and documentation while providing personalized options for religious or cultural traditions. Our spacious visitation area accommodates up to 100 guests for memorial gatherings.
Cremation Services
Direct cremation services include basic arrangements and temporary remains container. Additional options available for memorial viewings, church services, or sea scattering. We coordinate with local crematories and provide urn selection assistance for final disposition choices.
Pre-Planning Services
Pre-planning allows individuals to document personal wishes and relieve family burdens. We offer consultation for customized plans that can be funded through insurance policies or state-approved trusts while maintaining flexibility for future modifications.
Memorial Services
Memorial services can be held at our facility or local churches with customized elements including photo displays, personalized keepsakes, and special music selections. Our staff coordinates all logistical details for meaningful tributes honoring individual life stories.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military honors coordination, and eligibility assistance for VA benefits. We work closely with local veterans' organizations and cemeteries to ensure proper recognition of service members' sacrifices.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and pre-planned arrangements with customizable options for religious, cultural, or personal preferences.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in personalized services including customized visitations, photo displays, special music selections, and unique memorial keepsake options.
Do you serve all religious and cultural backgrounds?
We compassionately serve families of all faiths and cultural traditions with experienced staff accommodating specific religious or ethnic customs.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, insurance assignments, and advance payments. Financing options include pre-funded trusts and life insurance policies specifically for funeral expenses.
Are pre-arrangement services transferable?
Yes, all pre-arranged plans can be transferred or modified at any time with full refunds available if services are no longer required.
How are cremation services handled?
Cremations are performed at licensed local crematories. We offer various memorial options including scattering ceremonies, urn selection, and church services before or after cremation.
