It took more than three decades, but David Heintzelman finally fulfilled a vision for his Hellertown business, Heintzelman Funeral Home. The funeral home supervisor, who also serves as Hellertown’s ...

In New Jersey, mourners can now share memories and refreshments at the funeral parlor when they say farewell to loved ones, but there will be no champagne toasts at the casket. A law signed by Gov.

The funeral reception serves a practical purpose, to refresh mourners who may have travelled some distance and are in need of sustenance, and to provide an opportunity for family and friends to ...

But funeral directors believe it stems from concerns about public health and keeping food away from embalmed bodies. Today, many funeral homes have separate rooms or sitting areas where light ...