smithmccrackenfuneralhome.comSmith-McCracken Funeral Home | Funeral & Cremation

Smith-McCracken Funeral Home | Funeral & Cremation Find A Location Bill Pay Contact Us Print English Canadian English Español Français Menu Close Call Call Plan a Funeral or Cremation Immediate Need Death has occurred or is near Plan Ahead Pre-plan a Funeral or Cremation Recent Obituaries Ideas & Resources SEND FLOWERS FREE INSIDER'S GUIDE: Why pre-plan a funeral or cremation? Learn More Prepaid Funeral Plans Grief Library Celebrations of Life Cemetery and Cremation Property Funeral and Cremation Costs Sympathy and Etiquette When Death Has Occurred View All Resources Plan a Funeral or Cremation A Death Has Occurred or is Near Plan Ahead Recent Obituaries Explore Location About Us Explore Products & Services Send Flowers Meet Our Team Upcoming Events Ideas & Resources Prepaid Funeral Plans Cemetery and Cremation Property Celebration of Life Funeral and Cremation Costs FIND AN OBITUARY Search Contact Us Find a Funeral Home or Cemetery Bill Pay English Canadian English Español Français Home About Find Grave or Obituary Explore Pricing Obituaries Events Our Team Flowers A death has occurred or is near PLAN AHEAD Funeral & Cremation Smith-McCracken Funeral Home How may we help you? Plan Ahead A death has occurred or is near Funeral & Cremation Smith-McCracken Funeral Home Highlights 100% Service Guarantee Recently renovated Flexible chapel space Multiple chapels Chapel Limited-time savings Pre-plan today to protect the people you love and receive 10% off prepaid funeral plans. Act today. VIEW OFFER DETAILS Call us anytime 973-383-4600 Address 63 High St. Newton, NJ 07860 SEND FLOWERS GET DIRECTIONS SHARE LOCATION × Facebook Email About Smith-McCracken Funeral Home in Newton, New Jersey, provides affordable care that exceeds expectations. Our team of committed associates treats every family as our own and always has your best interests at heart. We’ll guide you through the process of planning a funeral or cremation from start to finish, meeting your needs and honoring your family traditions and personal preferences. We know that losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging experience, and our mission at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home is to alleviate as much stress as possible. By devoting ourselves to the utmost care and attention at the time of need, guiding your family through the grieving and healing process, and sharing the benefits of pre-planning, we build lasting relationships. A welcoming Newton funeral home Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, situated in the heart of Newton, has been serving families of all faiths and from all walks of life for over 100 years. Our four-story, Prairie style dwelling, with Renaissance style architecture, boasts of two spacious chapels and a reception area, giving us the ability to accommodate funerals and memorials of all sizes. Traditional and contemporary funeral services When you first meet with a Smith-McCracken Funeral Home funeral director, we'll ask questions about your loved one: what he liked to do, what she cherished, how he thought about the world, how she liked to spend time. From there, we create a service that speaks to the unique life of your loved one, whether that's a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary and upbeat celebration of life . You can inspire us with a memory of your loved one, a hobby that grew into a passion, a favorite music genre or a signature style, and we will work to gracefully incorporate as many personal elements as you would like into the service. Start with a story—we’ll take it from there. Imagine it: From scrapbooking to sailboats, guitars to golf balls, prize-winning roses to prize-winning roadsters, we take the things that mattered to someone and string them together to create a singular, heartfelt memorial. Our team is experienced in planning catered events. Whether it's a breakfast buffet after a morning service, cake and coffee in the afternoon, or a full dinner reception, just let us know what you have in mind. We'll handle food, drink, decor and more. We will also help you write an obituary, create a multimedia tribute video for the service and assist you in choosing music. Cremation services Not everyone knows that there are many cremation options. If you are interested in this increasingly common decision, the funeral home team can explain the process and different choices. From a direct cremation without a memorial service to a witness cremation or a full funeral service before or after the cremation, we help you understand this tradition—and handle all of the cremation arrangements . Cremated remains may be picked up at the funeral home or we will deliver them to your home. We also offer cremation jewelry, which is a special way to keep the memory of a loved one close. Planning ahead At Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, we also recognize that funeral arrangements and associated expenses can be overwhelming. In addition to assisting during a time of immediate need, our funeral directors specialize in working with families to plan ahead . By preparing in advance, you provide a sense of relief, peace of mind and comfort for your loved ones while ensuring your wishes are met and your budget is maintained. A complimentary planning guide comes with no obligation. As part of the Dignity Memorial ® network, we offer a selection of unmatched services. They include the following and much more : Relocation protection.* If you move more than 75 miles from where your original arrangements were made, your prearranged funeral services are transferable and will be honored at any of the more than 1,900 Dignity Memorial providers throughout North America. 100 percent guaranteed satisfaction. Our goal is to provide you with the absolute best service possible. If there’s something we can do better before, during or after a service, we want you to tell us. Purchase protection plan. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for, your family will receive some financial relief. Our Purchase Protection Plan will help take care of any remaining balance due to the cemetery. Purchaser must be under 65 years of age; maximum forgiven balance not to exceed $5,000. Other restrictions may apply. *Certain restrictions apply. Here for you Our funeral directors and staff are among the most experienced professionals in our business. There is absolutely no request too small or too large when it comes to offering a family exactly what they want. Arrangements can be made in person or by phone or email. You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. We also invite you to come in to tour our the funeral home and meet our team. We are honored to help your family at a time of loss or to help pre-plan a burial or cremation in Newton, NJ. Read More Read Less See More See Less Amenities Location Recently renovated Flexible chapel space Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events Multiple chapels Chapel Cremation Cremation remembrance jewelry Option for home delivery of ashes Option for mail delivery of ashes Sent through postal mail service, signature required. Service Arrangements by phone or email Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit Catered events Large reception area Tribute video production Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos. Other 100% Service Guarantee Livestreaming of Services How may we help you? Plan Ahead A death has occurred or is near Call us anytime 973-383-4600 Address 63 High St. Newton, NJ 07860 SEND FLOWERS GET DIRECTIONS SHARE LOCATION × Facebook Email 100% SERVICE GUARANTEE At Dignity Memorial, we take our promises seriously. That’s why we offer a 100% service guarantee. We strive to get every detail right the first time, every time. If for some reason we don’t and you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we will remedy it quickly and full...