Common Questions
About Funeral Services, Cremation, and Pre-Planning Service
At International Funeral Service Southview, we understand that families often have many questions when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial service, burial, or repatriation. Our team is here to provide clear guidance, compassionate support, and respectful care every step of the way.
For immediate assistance, call (609) 396-4686. We are available 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first when a loved one passes away in Trenton, NJ?
If a loved one has passed away, call International Funeral Service Southview at (609) 396-4686. We will guide you through the next steps, including transportation, required information, funeral or cremation options, and arrangement planning. You do not need to have everything figured out before calling. Our team will help you one step at a time.
Are you available 24 hours a day?
Yes. International Funeral Service Southview is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate funeral assistance. If a death occurs at home, in a hospital, nursing home, hospice facility, or another location, call (609) 396-4686 and our team will help guide your family.
What information should I have ready when I call?
If available, it may help to have the loved one’s full legal name, date of birth, location of passing, next of kin information, and whether the family is considering burial, cremation, memorial services, or transportation. If you do not have all of this information, that is okay. We will still help you begin.
What funeral services do you offer in Trenton, NJ?
International Funeral Service Southview provides traditional funeral services, viewing and visitation, chapel services, church services, graveside services, burial coordination, memorial services, celebrations of life, veteran funeral services, cremation services, transportation, and domestic and international repatriation.
Can we personalize the funeral service?
Yes. Every family is different, and every life deserves to be honored in a meaningful way. Services may include prayers, music, readings, photos, video tributes, cultural traditions, religious customs, personal memories, and special tribute items that reflect your loved one’s life.
Do you help coordinate with churches, cemeteries, and clergy?
Yes. Our team can help coordinate with churches, cemeteries, clergy, religious leaders, community representatives, and other providers involved in the service. We help families manage the details so the process feels more organized and less overwhelming.
Can we have a viewing or visitation before burial or cremation?
Yes. Families may choose to have a viewing or visitation before burial or cremation, depending on their wishes, religious traditions, and service preferences. Our team can explain the available options and help you choose what feels right for your family.
Do you offer cremation services in Trenton, NJ?
Yes. International Funeral Service Southview provides cremation services for families in Trenton, Mercer County, surrounding New Jersey communities, and nearby Pennsylvania areas. Cremation options may include direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, cremation with viewing, or cremation followed by burial or placement of cremated remains.
What is direct cremation?
Direct cremation is a simpler cremation option that does not include a formal viewing or funeral service before cremation. Families may still choose to hold a memorial service, celebration of life, religious gathering, or private remembrance at a later time.
Can we have a funeral or memorial service with cremation?
Yes. Cremation does not prevent your family from having a meaningful service. Many families choose a memorial service, celebration of life, prayer service, visitation, or gathering before or after cremation. Our team can help plan a service that honors your loved one with dignity.
Can we choose an urn or keepsake?
Yes. Families may choose from urns, keepsakes, memorial jewelry, and other remembrance items. These options can help families create a lasting tribute and keep a meaningful connection to their loved one.
Do you provide burial services?
Yes. We assist with burial services, cemetery coordination, graveside services, church services, chapel services, transportation, and related arrangements. Our team can help coordinate with the cemetery and guide your family through the necessary steps.
Do you help with cemetery arrangements?
Yes. We can help coordinate with cemeteries regarding service times, burial scheduling, required documents, graveside arrangements, and other details. If your family already has cemetery property, please let us know when you call.
Do we need to buy a casket from the funeral home?
Families have the right to choose the funeral goods and services they want. If you have questions about casket options, outside caskets, or pricing, our team can explain your choices clearly and respectfully.
Can I get pricing before making arrangements?
Yes. Families may ask for pricing information before making arrangements. Our team believes in clear communication and will help explain service options, available choices, and related costs so your family can make informed decisions.
How much does a funeral cost in Trenton, NJ?
Funeral costs can vary depending on the type of service, burial or cremation choice, transportation needs, cemetery charges, merchandise, memorial items, and other selections. International Funeral Service Southview can review available options with your family and provide clear information before decisions are made.
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What is a General Price List?
A General Price List, often called a GPL, is an itemized list of funeral home goods and services. It helps families understand available options and pricing when planning funeral, cremation, memorial, burial, or transportation services.
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Do I have to choose a funeral package?
No. Families should be able to choose the services and items that fit their needs. Our team can explain available options and help you make selections that honor your loved one while respecting your family’s wishes and budget.
Do you offer funeral pre-planning?
Yes. International Funeral Service Southview offers funeral pre-planning support for families who want to make arrangements in advance. Pre-planning can help document your wishes, reduce stress for loved ones, and give your family clearer guidance when the time comes.
Why should someone pre-plan a funeral?
Pre-planning allows you to make important decisions ahead of time, including burial or cremation preferences, service style, religious or cultural wishes, music, readings, cemetery information, and family contacts. It can bring peace of mind and reduce confusion for loved ones later.
Can I pre-plan without paying right away?
Yes. Families may discuss and document wishes without necessarily paying for everything in advance. Our team can explain available options and help you understand the difference between planning ahead and pre-funding arrangements.
Do you offer domestic and international repatriation services?
Yes. International Funeral Service Southview provides domestic and international repatriation services for families who need to transport a loved one to another state or country. We help coordinate transportation, documentation, airline arrangements, permits, consulate or embassy requirements, and receiving funeral home communication.
Can you transport a loved one to another state?
Yes. We assist with domestic funeral transportation across the United States. This may include transportation of human remains or cremated remains, coordination with receiving funeral homes, required documents, and travel arrangements.
Can you help ship a loved one internationally?
Yes. We assist families with international funeral repatriation to destinations worldwide. International transportation may involve special documents, consulate or embassy requirements, airline coordination, receiving funeral home arrangements, and destination country regulations.
What documents are usually needed for repatriation?
Common documents may include a death certificate, burial transit permit, embalming certificate when required, passport or identification of the deceased, consulate forms, translations, and destination-specific paperwork. Requirements vary by country, so our team will guide your family based on the destination.
Do you work with hospitals, nursing homes, and medical examiners?
Yes. We can coordinate with hospitals, nursing facilities, hospice providers, medical examiners, agencies, funeral homes, airlines, and receiving providers to help arrange respectful transportation and care.
Do you serve all faiths and cultures?
Yes. International Funeral Service Southview serves families of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. We understand that every family has unique customs, beliefs, and wishes, and we work respectfully to support services that feel meaningful and appropriate.
Can you help with religious funeral traditions?
Yes. Our team can help coordinate with clergy, religious leaders, family representatives, churches, cemeteries, and community organizations. We take time to understand your family’s traditions and help plan the service with respect.
Do you offer veteran funeral services?
Yes. We assist families with veteran funeral services, military honors coordination when eligible, burial planning, memorial details, and guidance on available documentation. Our team can help families understand the next steps for honoring a veteran’s service.
Can you help write an obituary?
Yes. Our team can help families prepare obituary information, including biographical details, family names, service information, memorial details, and wording that honors your loved one respectfully.
Title or QuestionCan service details be shared online?
Yes. Families may choose to share obituary information, service details, memorial notices, and tribute information online. This helps relatives, friends, and community members stay informed and offer condolences.
What is the difference between a funeral and a memorial service?
A funeral service often takes place with the loved one present before burial or cremation. A memorial service usually takes place after burial or cremation, or without the loved one physically present. Both can include prayers, music, readings, family memories, and personal tributes.
Where is International Funeral Service Southview located?
International Funeral Service Southview is located at 990 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611, at the former Chiacchio Funeral Home location.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve families throughout Trenton, Hamilton Township, Ewing, Lawrence Township, Princeton, Bordentown, Robbinsville, West Windsor, East Windsor, Hopewell, Pennington, Burlington, Mount Holly, Willingboro, Cherry Hill, Camden, and surrounding New Jersey communities.
Do you serve families in Pennsylvania?
Yes. We also assist nearby Pennsylvania families, including Yardley, Morrisville, Newtown, Levittown, Bristol, Langhorne, Bensalem, Doylestown, Philadelphia, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities.
Do you provide transportation outside New Jersey and Pennsylvania?
Yes. For transportation and repatriation services, we assist families across the United States and to destinations worldwide.
How do I start making a funeral arrangements?
To begin arrangements, call (609) 396-4686. Our team will listen to your needs, explain your options, and guide your family through the next steps with patience and care.
Can I visit the funeral home in person?
Yes. Families may visit International Funeral Service Southview at 990 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08611. We recommend calling ahead at (609) 396-4686 so our team can make sure someone is available to assist you.
Should I call or use the contact form for urgent help?
For urgent funeral assistance, please call (609) 396-4686. A phone call is the fastest way for our team to help with immediate transportation, arrangements, or next steps.
Still Have Questions?
If your family has questions about funeral services, cremation, burial, memorial planning, transportation, domestic repatriation, or international repatriation, International Funeral Service Southview is here to help.
Call (609) 396-4686 for compassionate support. Available 24/7.

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