Question 1

What will happen to my loved one's body?

Accepted Answer

Your family must choose not only the type of funeral service to hold but also what will happen to the body and where it will be laid to rest.

Embalming is how the funeral home temporarily preserves the body of the person who died so it can be viewed by the family. Embalming also allows a number of days to elapse before burial and cremation, thus giving family and friends time to prepare and gather for the funeral.

The body of the person who died is the most important symbol to include in the funeral service. Whether present in an open or unopened casket, the body serves as the emotional focus for mourners and helps them acknowledge and embrace their pain. When a body or cremated remains are buried or scattered, there is a “place” for families to go when they want to feel close to their loved one.
Families who have spent time with the body have said it has helped them come to terms with the death and begin to transition from life before the death to life after the death. Although it can be emotionally painful, time spent with the body is often helpful to many people.

Question 2

What happens during cremation?

Accepted Answer

Cremation is another form of disposition or handling a body after death. However, many people don't know what happens during cremation. Cremation takes place in a carefully maintained facility known as a crematory or crematorium. Within the crematory is a special cremation chamber. The body is placed in a cremation container or casket and positioned inside the cremation chamber. Once the container or casket is in the cremation chamber, the door is tightly sealed. The operator then turns on gas jets, which create intense heat that reduces the body to bone fragments. This process takes approximately 2-3 hours.

After the cremation, the remains are collected and processed to the consistency of sand or a finer ash. The white or grayish remains, often called cremated remains at this stage, are then sealed in a transparent plastic bag along with an identification tag. The bag weighs about 5 lbs. and will often be returned to the family in a selected urn, which can then be buried, placed in a niche inside a columbarium, taken home or transported for scattering. Additionally, the cremated remains can be separated and placed into multiple urns, keepsakes or even jewelry specifically designed as a final resting place.

Cremation is a respectful, dignified process chosen by many families. However, some faiths discourage or prohibit cremation. If you plan to hold a religious funeral ceremony or have the remains buried in a church cemetery, check in advance to make sure there are no issues.

Question 3

What does a Funeral Director do?

Accepted Answer

Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved

Question 4

What do I do when a death occurs?

Accepted Answer

The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.

Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status

Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.

Question 5

Should I choose Burial or Cremation?

Accepted Answer

Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.

A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.

Question 6

Why are funerals so expensive?

Accepted Answer

When compared to other major life events like births and weddings, funerals are not expensive. A wedding costs at least three times as much; but because it is a happy event, wedding costs are rarely criticized. A funeral home is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these expenses must be factored into the cost of a funeral.

Additionally, the cost of a funeral includes not only merchandise, like caskets, but the services of a funeral director in making arrangements; filing appropriate forms; dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, newspapers and others; and seeing to all the necessary details.

Question 7

What services does Feeney Funeral Home offer?

Accepted Answer

Feeney Funeral Home provides funeral home services including burial and cremation services in Ridgewood, New Jersey. They assist with arranging funeral services and offer products such as caskets, urns, and flowers.

Question 8

Is Feeney Funeral Home available 24/7?

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Yes, Feeney Funeral Home has licensed staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.

Question 9

What payment methods does Feeney Funeral Home accept?

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They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa payments.

Question 10

How can I contact Feeney Funeral Home for immediate assistance?

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You can contact Feeney Funeral Home by phone at +1 201-444-7650 or by email at wecare@feeneyfuneralhome.com.

Question 11

What occurs during the embalming process?

Accepted Answer

Embalming temporarily preserves the body so it can be viewed by family and friends, allowing time before burial or cremation. It helps mourners emotionally through the funeral service.

Question 12

What happens during cremation at Feeney Funeral Home?

Accepted Answer

Cremation involves placing the body in a container inside a cremation chamber where intense heat reduces it to bone fragments. The processed remains are returned to the family in an urn for burial, niche placement, home, or scattering.

Question 13

What role does a Funeral Director at Feeney Funeral Home play?

Accepted Answer

A Funeral Director handles the deceased's pickup, paperwork, preparation of the body, funeral arrangements, filing death certificates, coordinating with clergy, arranging services, and providing grief assistance.

Question 14

What should I do immediately after a death occurs?

Accepted Answer

The funeral home will assist with coordinating arrangements. You should gather information like birth and social security numbers, contact clergy, decide on funeral details, notify family and friends, and plan obituary information.

Question 15

What are the options for burial versus cremation?

Accepted Answer

Burial is traditional using a casket, but cremation is often less expensive and more flexible for memorial timing. Cremated remains can be buried, placed in a columbarium, or scattered as allowed by law.

Question 16

What nearby landmarks can help visitors find Feeney Funeral Home?

Accepted Answer

Feeney Funeral Home is located near notable places such as NoMa Ridgewood, a landmark and historical building, and the 263 Franklin Ave Apartments. These landmarks can assist visitors in navigating to the funeral home.

Question 17

What other local services are near Feeney Funeral Home that visitors might use?

Accepted Answer

Nearby, visitors can find automotive services like Mavis Discount Tire and Brake-O-Rama, as well as dining options such as Kimchi Smoke BBQ Shack and Ridgewood China King.

Question 18

Are there wellness or community services near Feeney Funeral Home that visitors can access?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nearby services include Blue Water Spa for massage therapy, Ridgewood Karate Academy for martial arts, and counseling centers like Mindful Solutions LLC and Beth Peritz for mental health support.

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