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Why More Families are Choosing Cremation for Their Loved Ones

More Americans than ever are choosing cremation – and it’s estimated that the number will only continue to rise. Our staff members at Egizi Funeral Home receive a lot of questions from our neighbors in Washington Township about why this is the case. There are many reasons families are choosing cremation… Read More

5 Ways to Help Children Remember Their Grandparents

For many children, a grandparent’s love is like no other. The security, the steadiness, the warmth – that kind of love fosters a connection that cannot be replicated. That kind of love is also why the death of a grandparent can leave a child – no matter their age –… Read More

4 Reasons Why Now is The Best Time to Preplan

With fluctuating prices and unsettling events happening around the world at every turn, much of the future is uncertain. Preplanning your funeral is a way to take control of your future even amidst all of life’s unpredictability. Here at Egizi Funeral Home, we encourage our neighbors throughout Washington… Read More

Funeral Etiquette: What to Do and What Not to Do

When someone you know has a loved one pass away, the funeral is a very important moment for them. It’s a time to express their love and appreciation for their belated friend or family member, as well as to honor them through communicating through the service their loved one’s personality, culture, values,… Read More

4 Tips for Sorting Through a Loved One’s Belongings After Death

Families who come to Egizi Funeral Home from all around Washington Township often tell us that one of the most heartbreaking moments of losing a loved one is returning to an empty home filled with memories – and possessions. Organizing items that have been collected over the… Read More

Our Family Serving Yours

Family-owned businesses, such as Egizi Funeral Home build their reputation by delivering on their promises. For the Egizi family, this means surpassing expectations as we serve our neighbors in Washington Township. Our family has owned and operated Egizi Funeral Home for more than 50 years. We realize our neighbors throughout… Read More

Tips for Choosing Your Final Resting Place

Our knowledgeable staff at Egizi Funeral Home knows how challenging it can be for some of our neighbors in Washington Township to decide where they’d like to be laid to rest. There are so many options in New Jersey and beyond, and many important factors to consider. Here… Read More

A Letter to Grieving Mothers 

Dear grieving mothers, It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, or expected. Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children; parents are supposed to die first. That’s the natural order of things. What you’ve experienced is unnatural. It feels… Read More

5 Tips for Helping Grieving Teens

Grief is overwhelming at any age, but the death of a loved one can be especially tough for teenagers, who are already dealing with the ups and downs of adolescence. Our staff at Egizi Funeral Home has a lot of experience planning funeral arrangements with families,… Read More

5 Ways Funerals Are Changing

“A traditional funeral doesn’t fit who I am. Can I plan a final farewell that’s more ‘me’?” “I want to care for the earth in death just as I do in life. What are my options for a burial?” We meet with Washington Township families every day… Read More