Scanlan's: Where Life is Celebrated

07/25/2025

Just a reminder - our Guided Meditation & Sound Bath is happening on Tuesday, August 5th at 6:00 PM here at Scanlan’s.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or simply in need of a quiet space to breathe and reset, we hope you’ll join us for this peaceful evening of reset and reflection.

Led by Anna Antanies, Hypnotherapist and Meditation Instructor, and Carolyn Fosco, Sound Practitioner, this event is designed to gently support emotional healing, release tension, and bring calm to your body and mind.

You can lie down on a mat or sit in a chair - whatever feels most comfortable. We’ll provide yoga mats, blankets, and eye masks to help you fully relax.

Tickets are $10, and space is limited to 30 guests.

There are still a few spots left - reserve yours now using the link below.



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07/24/2025

It’s not always easy to talk about - but preplanning your end-of-life arrangements is one of the most thoughtful, loving gifts you can give your family.

When you take the time to make your wishes known, you remove the guesswork and the burden for the people who care about you most. You allow them to focus on remembering, honoring, and supporting one another during a very emotional time rather than worrying about details or making difficult decisions under pressure.

We believe that preplanning is about creating peace of mind for today - taking control of your story, your legacy, and how you want to be remembered.

Whether you know exactly what you want or are just beginning to explore your options, we’re here to walk you through it - without any pressure. You can ask questions, talk through choices, and take as much time as you need.

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Pre-Planning Options Taking the time to arrange your funeral now leaves one less thing your loved ones will need to worry about when you’ve passed. As directors, our responsibility is to guide you in the planning process. Although people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few th...

07/23/2025

Hannah Rose (Papendick) Merlucci was born July 2 nd , 1989, to parents George and Jean Papendick. She joined her 6 older siblings Dave, Josh, Steve, Rebekah, Adam, and Sarah-Beth and would later be joined by her 8th sibling, Luke. Hannah grew up in the Fayson Lakes Community in Kinnelon NJ. She was ...

07/23/2025

Our Grief Yoga session is happening next Sunday, August 3 at 9:00 AM right here at Scanlan’s.

If you’ve been moving through grief, give yourself this time to move, to breathe, to begin again.

The session, which is led by Ashley Czesak, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Certified Yin Yoga Instructor, is designed to help release tension, regulate emotions, and offer a sense of calm. No yoga experience is needed. Just come as you are.

We’ll provide yoga mats, blankets, and eye masks for those who’d like to lie down, and chairs will be available if you prefer to sit.

Tickets: $20 | Space is limited

Please use the registration link below to reserve your spot.

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Grief lives in the body just as much as it lives in the heart and mind. This trauma-informed yoga offering is a gentle, healing space for anyone moving through loss - whether your grief is recent or something you've carried quietly for years. The session is designed to nurture you in body and spirit...

07/22/2025

After a life of great love and kindness, our beloved mother and grandmother Brenda Grace (Carroll) Adams passed away at home and went straight to heaven on July 20, 2025. Our sadness and loss is immeasurable.

Brenda was born to Lawrence Robert Carroll and Ruth Dorothy Karl in Irvington, New ...

07/21/2025

Florence Dara, a resident of Pompton Plains, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at the age of 97.

Born in Rutherford, NJ, Florence was one of two children born to the late Frank and Rose Pistilli. She was raised in Rutherford and attended school in Rutherford. She then lived in Cli...

07/18/2025

Ruth Edna Zweck, age 90, of Pompton Plains, NJ, and formerly of Las Vegas, NV, Monroe, NY, and Northvale, NJ, died peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born in New York City to Archibald and Edna (née Kaht) Collins, Ruth was raised with a deep sense of compassion and purpose—qualities that w...

07/17/2025

While planning a celebration of life, one of the most meaningful - yet sometimes most difficult - tasks is finding the right words that accurately depict the loved one’s impact on your life and the loss you are feeling.

Quotes can put words to your emotions and help you express what’s in your heart. They offer a shared language for grief, gratitude, and hope. The right words gently remind us that while we are experiencing profound loss, love also endures.

In our latest blog, we’ve provided a selection of our favorite quotes for a celebration of life that speak to remembrance, legacy, and healing - click on the link below.

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A selection of our favorite quotes for a celebration of life that speak to remembrance, legacy, and healing.

07/17/2025

There’s something about being among nature - the quiet rustle of trees, the warmth of sunlight, and the gentle sound of water - that invites us to slow down and simply breathe.

At Scanlan’s, our tranquil outdoor spaces are designed to offer comfort and calm. With thoughtfully landscaped gardens and peaceful water features, these areas create a quiet place to pause, reflect, and just be.

Whether you need a moment alone before a service, a quiet conversation with a loved one, or a space to gather your thoughts, our outdoor areas are here to support you and bring a sense of peace.

Sometimes, stepping outside is exactly what the heart needs.

07/16/2025

Nancy Jane Bottoni Hollberg, 92, of Pompton Plains, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025.

Nancy grew up in West Orange, New Jersey with her older brothers Bob and Rich, and her beloved Irish setter. After graduating from high school, she attended Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing...

07/16/2025

Nancy Jane Bottoni Hollberg, 92, of Pompton Plains, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025.

Nancy grew up in West Orange, New Jersey with her older brothers Bob and Rich, and her beloved Irish setter. After graduating from high school, she attended Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing...