Bradley Funeral Home - Cremation - Service – Marlton

Bradley Funeral Home is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. We have gathered some common resources to help answer some of your questions concerning cremation. You will also find a checklist of important items to remember, as well as the layout to our facility. If there is anything we can do to answer your questions further, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our staff at (856) 983-1005 .
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Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Services included, but are not limited to:
- Responding to the initial request for service
- Conducting the arrangement conference
- Preparation of biographical and statistical data
- Examination of financial settlement options
- Preparation and filing of papers, permits and authorizations
- Coordination with those providing other services
- Preparation and placement of obituary notices
- Retention and care of remains prior to commencement of post death activities
- Overhead expenses relative to our facility and operations, such as occupancy, administrative and equipment costs
This fee for our basic services will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. It is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving of remains.
Embalming

Embalming
Includes the use of preparation room and sanitary care. Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation of immediate burial. No human remains may remain unburied or uncremated in New Jersey for more than 48 hours unless embalmed or refrigerated. (N.J.A.C.8:9-1.1)
Other Services Involved in Preparation of the Body
Other Services Involved in Preparation of the Body
Includes use of preparation room but excluding embalming. Please speak to one of our funeral service professionals for additional details, including cost of these services.
- Dressing, casketing and cosmetology
- Restoration and other procedures
- Sanitary care without embalming
- Refrigeration for unembalmed remains
- Special autopsy care
- Readjustment and repositioning following transfer
- Ritualistic washing
We’d Like You to Know….

We’d Like You to Know….
1. Our policy is to notify Social Security (Form SSA 72) on behalf of every family. However, our experience suggests that you should also contact Social Security by calling 1-800-772-1213. Be prepared to give the name of the deceased, the deceased Social Security number, date of death, and name of spouse and or next of kin and their Social Security number. If the Social Security office informs you that you should come into their office, please contact us for helpful hints and directions. If need be, we will be glad to go along.

2. Please be certain to have your home or apartment protected during the viewing and/or funeral service. A relative, neighbor or friend may be eager to help by occupying your residence during your absence. Also, a phone call to your local police if you know that the residence will be unattended may be helpful.

3. We have the forms for Veterans benefits available, including death benefits, survivor's benefits, and grave marker applications. We are willing to assist you in completing these forms if applicable.

4. If you do not have an insurance agent servicing your policies at this time, we can be of help. All major insurance companies have claim offices in this area, and we will gladly service your policies at no charge whatsoever.

5. We work with the finest producers of bronze and granite markers and monuments. We can help you select the appropriate marker or monument.

6. We have a magnetic memory board to display photos during the viewing/funeral. We also have a Tribute Video available if you supply us with fifteen photos. The video can be played during the viewing.

7. We have over 1000 musical selections that can be played during the viewing or prior to the funeral service. Our music system is CD or cassette, so that if there are particular songs, hymns, or background music that you want to supply, we can accommodate.

In conclusion, if you have any questions, no matter what they may be, please call us at (856) 983-1005.

Every person who comes through the doors of Bradley Funeral Home receives the same attentive service. First and foremost, we listen to you, provide suggestions if you need them, and offer heartfelt compassion. No other funeral home in our area knows you like we do. We’ve been in this area for a long time, and deeply value our connection to those who live here.

We keenly know that decision-making during the hours following the loss of a loved one is difficult. We offer the extensive information below because we know that many are not fully aware of the services available today. We hope it helps make your funeral planning just that much easier.

We are honored to offer the following services:




Funerals are an important step in the grieving process, as well as an opportunity to honor a life lived. They offer surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to share thoughts and feelings about the death. Often funerals are the first step in the healing process. Please click on a topic below for more details.
Traditional Funeral Traditional Funeral The advantage of choosing a traditional funeral is that it follows a familiar pattern so families will know what to expect. A traditional funeral can make it easier for families and friends, because there's an established etiquette for the different stages of the ceremonies involved. Calling hours or visitation A formal service in a funeral home or church Procession with a hearse to escort your loved one to a cemetery Earth burial or entombment of the casketed remains in a mausoleum Some of the costs associated with a traditional funeral will include: Personal services of the funeral director Embalming, dressing, cosmetology and hair arrangement Use of funeral home for visitations and the funeral service Hearse and other funeral vehicles Casket, vault and other goods and services Personalized Funerals Personalized Funerals We take great care to offer services to those in our community who are seeking more personal ways to express grief and say goodbye to a loved one. We do not seek only to ‘dress up’ the traditional funeral services, but listen closely to our families, and create truly unique, completely personal services for your loved one. Some popular ways in which our client families have personalized funerals include: Display arts, crafts, or other personal artifacts that were cherished by the deceased Lead the funeral procession past some of the deceased's favorite spots. Hold the funeral in a favorite spot of the deceased, especially if he or she was not a churchgoer. Playing favorite songs during the Calling hours or service. Releasing balloons, at the interment, as a celebration of the life and ethereal spirit of the deceased. Presentation of a personalized photo display, digital or video memorial. Family and friends are invited to write letters containing their unspoken thoughts, which are then placed in the casket with the deceased. Online guest books. All comments left by Web site visitors are noted to the funeral register for the family. Live music played at services. Audio recording of the services. Direct (Immediate) Burials Direct (Immediate) Burials Direct burial includes local transfer of the deceased to the funeral home, required authorizations, services of funeral director and staff, transportation of the deceased by livery to local area cemetery. Our prices do not include cemetery charges. Nationwide and International Services Nationwide and International Services If your loved one dies far from << location >>, we will help you return their body to you. And, should you wish a loved one returned to their birthplace, or to another location for interment or entombment, we can make all the arrangements for you. Call us to discuss your needs. Limited Services Options Limited Services Options Every family is unique. We listen not only with our ears, but with our hearts and will consider all your financial and emotional constraints in designing a funeral or memorial service that suits your needs. No matter what your budget or your vision for your loved one’s service, we’re here to help.




Cremation refers to the way in which you choose to handle the physical remains of you or your loved one. Whether you choose burial, or cremation, you can still have a traditional funeral, or a simple memorial service, with or without the cremated remains. You can also select direct cremation, which includes local transfer of the deceased to funeral home, required authorizations, services of a funeral director and staff, transportation of the deceased by livery to local crematory, an alternative container for cremation and the return of the cremains to the funeral home. If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials. Please click on a topic below for more details.
Traditional Funeral Traditional Funeral Many people come to us believing that cremation means that you can’t have a funeral or memorial service. This is simply not true; we can assist you in arranging for a traditional funeral or memorial service, performed either before, or after, the scheduled cremation. Should you and your family wish to have a traditional funeral for your loved one; our staff can make all the arrangements, including: Calling hours or visitation A formal service in a funeral home or church Memorial Services Memorial Services Where a traditional funeral follows a patterned order of activities, including prayers, eulogies, songs, and in some cases, processionals; a memorial service is less structured by religious or social constraints. Our staff can help you to plan the perfect memorial service for your loved one, including: Non-traditional locations Tribute videos Memory Boards Keepsakes Displays of medals, awards, or other memorabilia Personalized music selection As with all of the services we offer, our expert staff will help your family design a truly memorable memorial service that reflects the life of your loved one. Additionally, we will work with your family to plan a suitable service that suits your budget. After all, we believe that you shouldn't have to pay a fortune to celebrate the treasured life of your loved one. To learn more about the wide variety of memorial service options we offer, give us a call or stop by one of our locations. One of our caring staff members will guide you through the array of memorial services we offer and help you plan a truly distinctive service for your loved one. Direct Cremations Direct Cremations Often, the family elects to take their loved one directly to the crematory, without a funeral or memorial service. It is our intention that you or your loved one receives the services you desire – no more, and no less. Should direct cremation be your choice, our staff will provide you with a suitable cremation container, and assist you in taking your loved one to the crematory. Should you desire an informal, heart-driven ceremony at the crematory for your immediate family, we will be honored to facilitate this decision.




Please click on a topic below for more details. Caskets Caskets Metal caskets – whether made from bronze, copper or steel, metal caskets are known for their durability and beauty. Bronze and copper are naturally non-rusting. Stainless and carbon steel caskets come in a variety of grades, gauges, styles and finishes. Hardwood caskets include a variety of woods: mahogany, walnut, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, poplar, and pine. These caskets are the choice of families who appreciate and cherish the qualities of natural wood. The warmth and beauty wood ideally suits it for the construction of quality caskets. Cloth covered caskets are made from corrugated fiberboard, pressed wood or softwoods, which are then covered with cloth and contain finished interiors. As a result of the construction methods and materials used in their manufacturing process, cloth covered caskets are modestly priced and offer an economical choice for families. Vaults Vaults A burial vault is a sturdy box designed to protect the casket inside of it. Vaults are made of concrete, plastic or metal. In many cases, cemeteries require a vault to keep the ground over grave sites from sinking, giving the ground a neat and even appearance. Our staff can help you select both a casket and a suitable vault. Urns Urns When choosing cremation, many people neglect to consider the wide variety of urns available today, and simply fall back on the traditional wooden box or ceramic vessel. We offer a beautiful array of unique urns, including the newest in biodegradable urns used in scatterings at sea, or interment in green cemeteries. We also offer hand-blown glass, companion, oriental cloisonné, and marble urns. Our professional staff can help you to select the perfect urn for you, or your loved one. Call us today at (856) 983-1005 for an in-depth conversation about the possibilities – they’re as endless as your imagination. Cremation Option Caskets or Alternative Caskets Cremation Option Caskets or Alternative Caskets Made from corrugated fiberboard or pressed wood, these containers are designed for transportation of the body to the crematorium, and to act as a container for the remains during the cremation process. Transfer Containers Transfer Containers When a body is being shipped from one location to another, a transfer container is used to protect it during the course of the journey. We have a wide selection of excellent, light-weight options for you to choose from.




All veterans qualify for military funeral honors and many veteran benefits, regardless of their rank or the place of burial. The following groups are also eligible for military honors: Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve. Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or a period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve, and who departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty. Please click on a topic below for more details.
Personalized Complete Care Personalized Complete Care Those who serve in the military may be eligible for special funeral and burial benefits because of their honorable service. Our staff is experienced in completing the necessary paperwork involved, and gladly takes the responsibility to do so – relieving the family of this burdensome task. We at Bradley Funeral Home are completely committed to providing families of the veterans in our community with unsurpassed service. Specialized Veterans’ Services and Merchandise Specialized Veterans’ Services and Merchandise Our Veterans are honored by the local VFW Memorial Squad, and an honor guard, specially trained in the military rites and procedure. We use both the local VFW Memorial squad and an honor guard from the local arsenal that is specially trained in funeral procedure. Flag holders Military emblems on caskets and vaults Printed prayer cards, memorial folders, obituary bookmarks, and Register books, all displaying the proper military insignia Our Veterans’ Cemetery Our Veterans’ Cemetery On May 30, 1985, Gov. Thomas H. Kean dedicated New Jersey's first state-operated veterans’ cemetery as "a lasting memorial to those men and women who put their lives on the line to defend out country's honor and freedom." On January 3, 1989, the cemetery was named for the principal guiding force behind its development: U.S Army Brigadier General William C. Doyle. The facility was funded jointly by the state and federal governments and is managed by the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. It is pen to the eligible N.J. veterans' residents who are members of the armed Forces or reserve units on active duty at the time of death; certain dependents; and certain merchant marines and civilians who have been awarded veteran's status. Rules and eligibility requirements were established within the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Washington, D.C. The cemetery is located in Arneytown, North Hanover Township, Burlington County on Provinceline Road, which intersects Route 664 to the north of the cemetery and routes 537 and 528 to the south. Its central location, 15 mils southeast of Trenton, makes it easily accessible from the N.J. Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway and Interstates 195 and 295. The cemetery is a contemporary memorial type with all grave markers flush with ground level. It covers 225 acres and was designed to accommodate 154,000 veterans and their family members. To provide privacy and protection from the elements bereaved, a chapel is provided for committal ceremonies. The United States and New Jersey state flags are flown in the front court of the chapel in tribute to all veterans buried in the cemetery. Professional, compassionate service to the bereaved is the concern of the experienced staff who are ready to provide assistance and comfort to the family in their time of need. There is no finer tribute or more appropriate final resting place for New Jersey's valiant heroes than a cemetery dedicated to them. The Facilities Facilities include a chapel/administration building, a maintenance complex and designated memorial sections for the interment of cremated remains and veterans whose remains have never been recovered. The most prominent feature on the cemetery site is the modern, non-denominational chapel/administration building. Built atop a 50-foot-high hill just off to the right of the main entrance, it overlooks the final facility. Set on a circular plaza, its location on the wooded hilltop. Cremation




Please click on a topic below for more details. Tribute Videos Tribute Videos Our Life Tributes program offers a customized and animated video and a dedicated website honoring your loved one’s life. Each part of the Life Tributes program uses photos of your loved one combined with one of our various themes to create a memorial DVD that is yours to keep. This can be shown at the viewing or at a funeral service and can be viewed online. Personalized Register Books Personalized Register Books Families have a choice of several Register Books that provide a place for visitors to sign in at services. The books are personalized for each individual with a memory page and a page for a family record. Funeral service and burial place information are also recorded in the Register Book. Memorial Folders Memorial Folders We create folders to distribute to friends and family at services or to include in thank you notes. These folders contain a verse chosen by the family along with information about the loved one. A photo of the loved one may be included in the folders. Prayer Cards Prayer Cards Prayer Cards are personalized with birth and death information about your loved one. A verse, chosen by the family, is printed on the cards. These are handed out at services and many families choose to have extra cards printed to give to those who may not have been able to attend services. Thank You Notes Thank You Notes Thank you notes or acknowledgement cards are personalized for our families. There is a large choice of designs for the note cards and the cards contain a message that is chosen by the family. We are able to make these note cards available to the family long after the service is over. Keepsake Tributes Keepsake Tributes Various Keepsake Urns and jewelry are available for families who wish to memorialize portions of cremated remains. Personalized Bookmarks Personalized Bookmarks Laminated bookmarks with copies of the obituary are created for our families. Balloon Release Balloon Release We can arrange for balloons to be released at the interment to celebrate the life and spirit of your loved one. Live Musicians Live Musicians Arrangements can be made to have local musicians perform during services at church, funeral home and cemetery. Most familiar songs can be requested.