Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel
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Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel
68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 · (973) 422-0600
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.094 Google reviews
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About Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel

Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel is a full-service funeral home in Livingston, NJ that operates as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in North America — families who prefer an independently or locally owned funeral home may want to keep that in mind. The funeral home offers a broad range of services typical of a full-service provider, including around-the-clock availability, as reflected in reviews mentioning 5am pickups and holiday responsiveness. Pricing information was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to request an itemized price list directly, which any funeral home is legally required to provide. On Google, Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman holds a 5.0-star rating across 94 reviews, with customers consistently praising individual staff members by name for their compassion, attentiveness, and ability to guide families smoothly through a difficult process — no notable complaints appeared in the available reviews.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 16, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$5,600
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$7,610
Direct cremation from
$5,600
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$4,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,195
Other Preparation of the Body4 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$695
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$595
Hairdresser
$150
Refrigeration
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff11 items
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$775
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$2,495
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$1,870
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$1,870
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,970
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$1,970
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Tahara Room
$940
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$495
Reception Room
$395
Supervision of Disinterment
$2,750
Transportation6 items
Transfer to or from airport
$650
Transfer to or from crematory
$650
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$975
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$745
Limousine
$695
Service vehicle
$150
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,775
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$4,585
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$5,600–$21,295
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$5,600
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$6,795
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$6,050
Direct Cremation with Transporter - Wood grain alternative container with a wood grain
$5,995
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$5,600
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$7,610–$23,705
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$7,610
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$9,005
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$7,610
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$16,095
Caskets
$1,395
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,495–$6,995
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise48 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$295
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Catered Receptions
From $395
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$395
Crematory Fee
$650
Dignity Celebrant
$500
Dignity Jewish Acknowledgment Cards
$70
Dignity Jewish Register Book
$175
Dignity Leather Presentation Box
$50
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$195
Israeli Shipping Container
$1,295
Light of Remembrance
$395
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mausoleum Tray
$895
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Monument
$1,100
Monument / Inscription Deposit
From $500
Monument Cleaning Fee
From $195
Monument Inscription
From $250
Ornament Stand
$25
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Plywood Constructed Box
$395
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Professional Pallbearer (per person)
$75
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Scattering of ashes at Sea
$295
Shroud
$200–$350
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Traditional Memorial Package
$295
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
T raditional Memorial Package XDPBLDI
$295
G raveside Stationery Package XDMAGAQ
$70

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Casey Holstein
2 months ago

Our Mom passed away on Christmas Day 2025 and Bernheim-Apter & their team were fantastic. Compassion abounds as does the process & realities of someones passing. I could not recommed them more for when their servces are needed. Thank You, BA for your caring voice & actions

★★★★★David Williams
3 months ago

The staff was wonderful from the very first call through the entire process. Taylor was exceptional in handling every detail with care and compassion. On the day of the funeral, she was everywhere—ensuring everything ran smoothly and allowing us to focus on our family. We truly appreciated everythin…

★★★★★Lois Dyer
3 months ago

Gerry and Louis were very professional, knowledgeable and responsive to our concerns. They actually anticipated some of our concerns and questions. Gerry and Louis provided the kind of service that made it easy for us to discuss difficult issues connected with loss and decision-making .

★★★★★David Warner Photography
3 months ago

We planned on visiting at the beginning of 2026 but our 99 year old mother passed in mid December. So, we called at 5am and they came that morning to pick her up. That afternoon we met Alicia and she gave us all the option- there are many, and planned the entire day for us. She was there from the…

★★★★★sv
6 months ago

In one of the most difficult moments of our lives, we were fortunate to be guided through the process by Michael Brown at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Funeral Chapel. His compassion, professionalism, and genuine care helped make an incredibly painful process more bearable. Michael's prior experience sh…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(973) 422-0600
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews94 reviews →
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