Etherington Funeral Home, 700 Powell St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030, US

HistoryIn 1987 William F. Stiefel realized there was a growing need for a dignified and economical alternative to the traditional full service funeral. He decided to open Associated National Cremation Service to provide a simple option with an affordable price for cremation. He never realized at the time how his idea and concept would grow. Since 1987 cremation has blossomed into a trend of the times and more people are choosing to expand the direct cremation into a traditional funeral service with a viewing, then having the deceased cremated or, memorializing their loved one through services with family and friends sharing pictures, videos, and personal items displayed that showed the individual's personal interests. New items to contain the ashes also have became very popular. There are numerous styles of cremation urns, smaller keepsakes, jewelry vessels, and even hand blown glass art containing bits of the cremated remains that have sparked a new interest in preserving the memory.SpecialtiesCremation is an ancient practice of returning the body back to nature... With cremation, heat and evaporation reduce the body to its basic elements. Associated National Cremation Service has been providing Uncomplicated, economical and dignified funerals and cremation since 1987. Throughout the United States more and more people are choosing cremation as the process for final disposition. We serve the South Jersey Area. There are many options on planning a funeral or memorial service with cremation. One may conduct a traditional viewing with a service for their loved one, or they may wish to keep things simple with a direct cremation, or even hosting a memorial service held at a date that is convenient to the family and their friends. There is the choice of burying the remains in a cemetery, scattering the ashes at a favorite location where permitted, or keeping the loved one at home in an urn to continue being close at hand. These are just a few of examples that can be expressed. Our main priority is to give families excellent service and facilitate planning a funeral for their loved one that will be dignified and memorable. We encourage families to bring in photographs and personal items that can be displayed during the visitation or memorial service. We have found that displaying these items can serve as a reminder of happy times and proudly illustrate the legacy left behind. It has also shown to be a helpful way for a family to grieve their loss.