Thoughtful service since 1891...

                                                            Celebrating 129 years of compassion and service

The staff members of Ely Funeral Home will guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony to honor the life and memory of a loved one. A ceremony can be anything you wish it to be: simple or elaborate, traditional or unique. No matter how it's tailored, such a ceremony is an important step in recovering from loss.

To the families we serve,

     For four generations our family has been committed to excellence in serving those in need.  We are deeply mindful of the confidence placed in us by the families we serve and it is our desire to walk with you through a very difficult time.  Our expert staff will guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony that will honor the life and memory of your loved one.   

- The Ely Family

Featured Services

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  Honoring Life

  It's important to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased: the individuality of their personality, and the uniqueness of their life's path.

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  Grief Support

  With our online grief support we will help you through this difficult time. No matter how you feel at this moment, you have our commitment - you're never alone.

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  Community Events

  We give every family in our community unique opportunities to learn, share, and remember. It is our intention to enrich lives, educate minds, and ease sorrows.

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  Funeral Etiquette

  Accepted customs of dress and behavior in a funeral have changed over time, but courtesy never goes out of style. Here's what we'd like you to know about funeral etiquette.

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When you call on us during your time of need we will serve you with compassion and dignity. Your expression of specific needs and desires for the funeral service of your loved one allows us to memorialize the life lived in a personal and meaningful way. Our funeral home can offer unique opportunities for families to create healing moments after a loss. The Ely Funeral Home has been serving the Jersey Shore community for more than 129 years and our goal is to continue providing thoughtful service for many years to come.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Michael J. Ely, Manager
                                                                                                                                NJ Lic. No. 4729

                                                   
                                                                             We are conveniently located just 1.5 miles from the Garden State Parkway,
                                                                                          Route 18 and Jersey Shore University Medical Center
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