Celebrate Life,
Cherish the Memories
For many of the families living in Bergen, Morris and Passaic Counties, the Vander Plaat name has become synonymous with excellence in funeral services. Today, Jim and Nicholas Vander Plaat, and the administrative support staff of Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, one of the top Franklin Lakes Funeral Homes, carry on the family's rich legacy of care.
For three generations, the VanderPlaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes, has been dedicated to serving families whenever their needs arise. As a family owned and operated home, we understand the importance of family, love and trust. Our commitment is to you and, ultimately, to your loved one. We will serve you with the utmost respect and compassion giving our full attention to the many issues you need to face and address at this difficult time.
Certainly, when asked to recommend Franklin Lakes funeral homes, residents of commonly respond "Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home". That's because three generations of our family have dedicated the sum of their compassionate natures, professional knowledge and years of experience in funeral services to the final care of the people living not only in Franklin Lakes, but also in the surrounding communities found in Bergen, Passaic, Hawthorne, and Morris Counties.
Burial Services
Burial service options offer families a variety of ways to honor their loved ones. Traditional services typically include a visitation or wake, followed by a funeral ceremony at a place of worship or funeral home, and burial at a cemetery. These services can be personalized to reflect the unique life and personality of the deceased through music, readings, and cultural or religious rituals. Families have the flexibility to choose the elements that best suit their preferences and beliefs, ensuring a meaningful farewell for their loved one.
Cremation Services
Cremation service options provide families with diverse ways to honor their loved ones' memories. Following cremation, families can opt for a memorial service, which can be held at a place of worship, funeral home, or any meaningful location. This service can include tributes, music, readings, and rituals tailored to the preferences and beliefs of the deceased and their loved ones. Families may choose to scatter the ashes in a location significant to the deceased or keep them in an urn for display or interment. Additionally, some may opt for a direct cremation without a formal service. Cremation services offer flexibility and personalization, allowing families to create a meaningful farewell that celebrates the life of their loved one in a way that resonates with their values and traditions
Merchandise Selections
Funeral merchandise encompasses a variety of products such as caskets, urns, burial vaults, and memorial keepsakes, designed to facilitate the funeral and memorialization process. These items are often chosen to reflect the preferences, beliefs, and budget of the deceased and their loved ones, offering a range of options for personalization and commemoration.
