Neptune Cremation Service

09/11/2025

🌏 The view from above, during that tragic moment frozen in time.

🕯 On this solemn day, we pause to honor the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to stand with the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that tragedy.

At Celestis, we are reminded of the resilience of the human spirit... of our shared capacity for remembrance, unity, and hope.

🌇 May we never forget.

09/05/2025

We're so grateful for all Jennifer and Samantha do for our community! ❤️🙏

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty presented a donation to Samantha Babe, co-founder (with her mother, Jennifer Babe) of Harry’s Hands to Help & Heal, a local non-profit dedicated to helping those struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, providing counseling and financial assistance.
Samantha and Jennifer started the organization four years ago after suffering their own painful loss: Harry Babe, Samantha's father and Jennifer's husband, took his life. The Babe family has been active in the community ever since, working to help others who are at risk. The family has held a car show and family day event to raise funds for the cause, and Neptune is honored and proud to be a supporter.

09/03/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty presented a donation to Samantha Babe, co-founder (with her mother, Jennifer Babe) of Harry’s Hands to Help & Heal, a local non-profit dedicated to helping those struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, providing counseling and financial assistance.
Samantha and Jennifer started the organization four years ago after suffering their own painful loss: Harry Babe, Samantha's father and Jennifer's husband, took his life. The Babe family has been active in the community ever since, working to help others who are at risk. The family has held a car show and family day event to raise funds for the cause, and Neptune is honored and proud to be a supporter.

09/02/2025

Reminder! There's still time to RSVP for Wednesday evening's webinar.

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/31/2025

Happy !

08/29/2025

Saturday is National Grief Awareness Day, recognized annually on August 30. It's a time to reflect on how we all cope with loss differently, and learn how to help yourself and others through the grieving process, no matter what type of loss you've been through.
If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, we offer The 12 Weeks of Peace, a free, online bereavement series available to everyone. https://neptunesociety.com/resources/grief-support/12-weeks-of-peace

08/25/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, Commander of the F.A. Scott American Legion Post 777, took part in the Corn Boil Barbecue, an annual tradition at the Legion Post. The fundraiser helps offset the Post’s charitable contributions. Bill, pictured second from right, spent the day helping set up, working the grill, socializing with fellow veterans and folks from the community who attended, and doing cleanup.
The event was a tremendous success, raising $1,500 for the Legion Post Charity Fund.

08/25/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris, who have become our go-to veteran liaisons, spent the weekend at the American Legion Convention, hosted by the The American Legion, Department of Florida in Tampa and co-sponsored by Neptune Society.
They met with veterans and their families, and raffled off an iPad. The lucky winner was Jennifer Farmer, Kentucky District 2 President. Congratulations, Jennifer!

08/25/2025

Thank you for giving a bark-out to comfort dogs, American Funeral Director! Our Neptune Society team just celebrated the first birthday of their pup, Neptune, who has quickly developed a compassionate understanding of how to be there for people in mourning. As we know, sometimes a soft paw says more than words.🐾❤️
https://www.facebook.com/americanfuneraldirector/posts/pfbid02F1vZAVvFrGGKLWufXi9pikaKQmBmxDgexGXuHwNh9iTsF5tfjUcVKd7bQmh6p4Kwl

08/25/2025

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/18/2025

May we all be guided by John's generosity and wisdom.❤️

For John's 102nd birthday, he performed 102 random acts of kindness! This included hosting a food drive for his local food bank. Happy birthday, and thanks for always thinking of others, John!

08/11/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris spent the weekend at the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, co-sponsored by Neptune Society, meeting with veterans and their families, and were neighbors with our partners, Dignity Memorial.
On Sunday, they raffled off an iPad, and the lucky winner was Louisiana District 9 Commander Mitch Cota. Congratulations, Mitch!

08/09/2025

Rest in the stars, Captain Lovell.
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/510627992/famed-nasa-astronaut-and-apollo-13-commander-jim-lovell-has-died-at-age-97

08/06/2025

This is wonderful. We couldn't agree more.

Lindsey Ballard didn't plan to follow in her family's footsteps—until she discovered her true calling. Now a third-generation funeral director and the 2025–26 CANA president, she's helping families create meaningful goodbyes while advocating for self-care in death care. Read her inspiring Ask the Expert feature → link in the comments.

07/23/2025

July is National , a time dedicated to recognizing the deep and lasting grief experienced by parents after the loss of a child. We offer some resources for parents, and those who love and support them:
*Alive Alone: alivealone.org/
*Bereaved Parents of the USA: bereavedparentsusa.org/
*The Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org
*Hand to Hold Support Groups: handtohold.org/nicu-family-support/nicu-support-groups

07/22/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, a US Marine Corps veteran and new Commander of the F.A. Scott American Legion Post 777 in Crum Lynne, joined American Legion Post 463 of Little Egg Harbor in their annual event to raise funds for college scholarships.
Bill, right, is pictured with Post 463 Commander Buck Evans, center, and Sons of The Legion Squadron 463 Member Bill Evans.

07/07/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, a Marine Corps veteran and new commander of the American Legion FA Scott Post 777, joined his fellow Post Ceremonial Color Guard members to lead Ridley Park’s 40th annual Fourth of July parade. The Color Guard is pictured at the end of the parade outside the Borough Hall, where they also participated in closing ceremonies.
The event is always kicked off by longtime Borough of Ridley Park Mayor Hank Eberle, now serving his 30th year, who is pictured second from left in his festive outfit with the Color Guard.

06/30/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, new commander of the American Legion FA Scott Post 777, was awarded the 2024-25 National "Be The One” recognition by PA American Legion District 8 Commander Martin Costello on behalf of American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. at the annual American Legion PA State District 8 State Commanders meeting. The award honors those who work to raise awareness and save the lives of fellow veterans and servicemembers at risk of su***de. More about "Be The One" here: www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/about-be-the-one
This year's event was hosted by Bill’s Post, and was attended by more than 50 District 8 post commanders and other officers. Bill, right, is shown here with Costello, left, and two other post commanders who also received awards. Congratulations, Bill, on your well-deserved honor.

06/23/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, a US Marine Corps vet and newly elected commander of The American Legion FA Scott Post 777 in Crum Lynne, PA, took part in the 78th Annual PA State American Legion Officers meetings and seminars, held in Erie. Bill, fourth from right, got to meet new post officers and members from throughout the state, and was proud to represent both his Legion Post and Neptune.

06/09/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Frederick A. Scott American Legion Post 777, joined fellow members of the Post’s Color Guard Detail in opening the
Ridley Area Little League -RALL All-Star Weekend ceremonies at the Little League complex.
The League is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season, and Neptune is proud to be a sponsor for the fourth year.

06/06/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty and Sales Manager Drew Huggins attended the Philadelphia Senior Expo Fair, a yearly event that provides information to senior citizens on a variety of topics and services.
Neptune is proud to have been an event sponsor for the last three years. The event usually has an attendance of about 600 people. Bill and Drew had a lot of fun meeting hundreds of people and discussing all Neptune’s preplanning and at-need services.

05/30/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, a US Marine Corps veteran, took part in Memorial Day ceremonies with American Legion FA Scott Post 777, where he is the newly elected Commander, Sergeant-at-Arms, and a member of the Color Guard.
Bill and fellow Color Guard members participated in four ceremonies, and also led the Eddystone Borough Memorial Day Parade. The following day, they led the Crum Lynne Memorial Day Parade. Thank you for your service, Bill!

05/21/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty and the newly elected commander of the American Legion FA Scott Post 777 joined fellow post members and Ridley Township The Home Depot employees to build a new gazebo on the post grounds to enhance their facilities.

05/17/2025

Neptune Philadelphia Service Manager Bill Rafferty, a US Marine Corps veteran, participated in the 17th annual Scottish Rite Consistory golf fundraiser to benefit the families of the US Air Force 436th Force Support Squadron at Dover Air Force Base. The event is dedicated to providing combat support, community and family services, counseling, and social events for the families and children of the men and women serving our country around the world. This is the second year Neptune Philadelphia has been a “hole sponsor” at the event, which has raised more than $100,000.