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When your Family Needs Help, Trust Our Family

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs… Read More

The Many Ways to Personalize a Loved One’s Farewell

For many of the families we serve in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, a memento of a loved one can be incredibly comforting in the days and months following a death. With many memorial items to choose from at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation… Read More

5 Ways to Honor Your Loved One in the Years After Their Death

In talking to the locals of Flemington over the years, many have described how grief has a tendency to “sneak in” after losing a loved one. Our staff at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services can relate. Something as simple as hearing… Read More

The Importance of Creating New Holiday Traditions After a Loss

We’ve talked with many New Jerseyans here at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services who describe a feeling of melancholy that settles in during late fall. Some call it an emptiness; others refer to it as a sense of dread. At the root, it’s a… Read More

How to Honor a Loved One During the Holiday Season

At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we’ve been helping our neighbors in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania areas navigate the difficult emotions associated with losing a loved one for more than a century. Over and over again, we’ve witnessed firsthand just how… Read More

Meaningful Ways to Honor a Veteran

With Veterans Day right around the corner, it’s time to think about ways to celebrate our military service members and their families throughout Flemington and Somerset County. Each year, our friendly staff at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services commemorates this holiday with meaningful… Read More

Your Family’s Wishes vs. Your Wishes:

One of the primary benefits to planning your own funeral is having the ability to make your wishes known. Your family, no doubt, wants to honor you by fulfilling your final wishes, and preplanning allows you to communicate those desires to them clearly. If for any reason, there… Read More

What Happens to Social Media Accounts When a Loved One Dies?

It’s a question our staff is hearing more and more often these days at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services: “My sister/aunt/friend has died, but their social media is still active. What can I do to turn it off?” Others have asked us what will… Read More

Understanding the Cremation and Burial Process

Until a loved one dies, many families in Flemington and the surrounding areas don’t know the extent of end-of-life options, including the details of cremation, traditional burial, and the selection of a final resting place. Our Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services staff hears… Read More

Creating a Memorial Garden Helps in Healing After a Loss

There’s an old Chinese proverb that says, “If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.” Our Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services staff wants to give this sentiment a new twist by saying, “If you want help healing after a loss,… Read More