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Are You Grieving or Depressed? Here’s How to Tell the Difference.

Every day, our staff meets with families in Washington Township who have lost a friend or family member. Some arrive at Egizi Funeral Home tired but at peace, having had time to say goodbye and prepare for their loved one’s death. Others have had their world… Read More

6 Tips for Supporting a Caregiver in Your Life

Beyond the many demands of assisting with a loved one’s healthcare, caregiving encompasses much more – especially with the additional stressors of the pandemic. Childcare responsibilities, help with schoolwork, and limited access to services have been heaped onto many – not to mention the general toll that caregiving can take… Read More

3 Ways to Capture a Lifetime of Memories in One Service

When a loved one dies, is it truly possible to convey all that made them so special during their funeral service? Our answer at Egizi Funeral Home is an emphatic “yes” – and we’ve had more than eight decades of experience helping our neighbors in Washington Township do exactly that.   The best way to… Read More

“Mommy, when is Grandma coming back?”— Explaining Death to Children

Knowing what to say to children when a loved one dies can be a challenge. Many Turnersville families have approached our team at ­­­­Egizi Funeral Home over the years, wondering about the “best” ways to handle such a complex and emotional topic. In our work helping families… Read More

How Do I Know if Cremation Is Right for Me?

We meet with families every day who have to make end-of-life decisions on behalf of their loved one who died. This is often very stressful, as the family may not know what their loved one would have wanted. Where should the final resting place be located? Should they have a… Read More

Funeral Timing – It’s all Relative

Albert Einstein, one of the best-known and most influential scientists, was born 144 years ago. He was awarded a Nobel Prize, founded the major concepts of Modern Physics, and made hundreds of scientific contributions that are so complex that most of us do not fully understand their meaning. He was,… Read More

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?

When our country is in peril, Americans – and especially those from Turnersville, and other parts of New Jersey – are quick to rally to her aid. When we’ve been attacked, our men and women fight with uncommon valor. During times of crisis, our patriotic emotions are there for… Read More

3 Reasons to Choose Your Own Final Resting Place

At Egizi Funeral Home, we’ve talked to many people who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?” We thought it would be helpful… Read More

Managing Father’s Day Grief

When you’re grieving the loss of a child, Father’s Day is a particularly difficult time of the year. At Egizi Funeral Home, our compassionate staff understands how devastating the death of a child is for everyone involved especially the child’s parents. Whether your child died recently or… Read More

What Family Ownership Means For You

Since Egizi Funeral Home opened our doors about five decades ago, the Egizi family and our entire team have been committed to serving the families of Turnersville during some of their most difficult moments. It’s not just a job for us; it truly is our calling.  … Read More