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From the hour of death until the deceased's final disposition, the Mather-Hodge funeral director is there to help you through a difficult time. We will serve as an advisor, an administrator, a supporter and a caregiver. Our funeral directors can also answer questions about coping with death, recognize when a person is having difficulty accepting the loss of a loved one and recommend sources of professional counseling for those who need it.

01/12/2016

Before the advent of funeral homes in the United States, home funerals were instead the norm. Each community had a group of women who would come in to help, and visitation was held in the front parlor followed by a procession to the church and cemetery.

01/08/2016

A traditional funeral service usually consists of three separate rites: the visitation, the service, and the committal. Each of these is a separate and distinct funeral rite, and allows you to grieve, celebrate the life of the deceased, and say goodbye.

01/05/2016

The customs and expectations regarding funerals and burial vary among different cultures and groups. If you will be attending the services of someone whose culture is not familiar to you, we can guide you as to proper etiquette.

01/01/2016

Did you know you can add personalized touches to your loved one's funeral? Think of what he or she loved to do, like golfing, or what he or she was especially proud of, like his or her heritage. See how you can creatively incorporate these motifs throughout the ceremony.

12/29/2015

It can be tough to think of logistics when a family member or loved one has just passed away. The good news is that, once you've chosen a funeral home, the funeral director will guide and assist you in the rest of the arrangements.

12/25/2015

Once you have requested a date for a funeral, we will be able to make important bookings, such as the church, passage to the cemetery, and flower arrangements.

12/22/2015

When displayed in the funeral home, flowers are symbolic not only of love and sympathy but also of eternity and immortality. Since the life of flowers is fleeting, they attest to the beauty in the transitory life of humans.

12/18/2015

Americans have traditionally expressed their respect for the deceased and sympathy for the bereaved by sending flowers. This long-standing custom helps people express their innermost feelings while providing a token of respect for the deceased.

12/15/2015

According to conventional etiquette, you should send a floral arrangements or plants to the funeral home prior to the first viewing. As an alternative, you can send flowers to the family to the deceased after the funeral as an extra gesture of comfort.

12/11/2015

Did you know the best thing you can do for your grieving loved one may be just to listen to him or her? Loss is a challenging but unavoidable part of life. It's important for people experiencing bereavement to have adequate support from family and friends.

12/08/2015

While it can be beneficial and helpful to have family members or close friends supporting each other as they decide on funeral arrangements, it's smart to designate one person who will be the liaison with the funeral home. This eliminates confusion and helps the arrangements go smoothly.

12/04/2015

Many funerals will bring family and friends from all over the country, which means they will need some place to stay. A funeral home professional will be able to recommend local hotels to mourners, so you won’t have to worry about them while you’re grieving.

12/01/2015

If you're participating in a military funeral, expect to see four stars on a formally folded flag. Collectively, the stars represent the four branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

11/27/2015

If you have special religious requirements that need to be met, please let us know, and we will see to it that these issues are properly and respectfully addressed. If you are making arrangements ahead of time, this is one of the questions we ask.

11/24/2015

It can be hard to face leaving your home to make funeral arrangements immediately after you’ve lost your loved one. A funeral director understands this, and can come to your house to plan the funeral arrangements, so you feel more comfortable.

11/20/2015

In addition to their training in the logistics of arranging funeral services, funeral directors are also trained in helping families and loved ones deal with grief. They are able to sensitively and compassionately help mourners make arrangements that honor the deceased.

11/17/2015

It’s important to remember that your loved ones won’t always be able to remember comments you made about cremation or burial in the days after your passing. When you want to ensure that your final resting place is where you’d like it to be, it’s always best to put it into writing.

11/13/2015

We recognize that no funeral is every easy to plan, especially those where you have a wide difference between your spiritual beliefs. When you want to ensure you’re planning a funeral that stays true to the type of person they were and what they believed, we may be able to help.

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40 Vandeventer Avenue
Princeton, NJ
08542

Website

http://www.matherhodge.com/

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