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Gowen Funeral Home
239 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · (732) 545-1344
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★★★★★4.526 Google reviews

About Gowen Funeral Home

Gowen Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the New Brunswick, NJ area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of arrangements, including cremation services starting at $2,649 for direct cremation. With a 4.5-star rating across 26 Google reviews, families have generally responded positively to their care, though the relatively small number of reviews means there is limited feedback to draw broad conclusions from. Families looking for a locally owned alternative to larger corporate funeral chains may find Gowen a comfortable fit, and visiting in person or requesting a full price list can help clarify whether their services align with your specific needs and budget.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,649
Direct cremation from
$2,649
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,175
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,050
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$960
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$700
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$700
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$375
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$425
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,649
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Bianca S
a month ago

I understand needing a schedule and having set times for each funeral, however, it is still a funeral…rushing grieving people to their cars and away from the grave site with no concern for the fact that they are actively grieving is incredibly disrespectful. Odd behavior from the staff at the grave …

★★★★★Denise Thomas
4 months ago

I would like to thank Christopher Hassan from Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Home in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Christopher helped me and my family plan funeral services for my sister's home going celebration. Christopher was passionate, very knowledgeable, professional, patient, and paid very close atten…

★★★★★Tanasia Davila
a year ago

Having to bury my dad was such a hard thing to do in my life right now, I didn’t know anything about planning a funeral nor was I ready. This whole experience was hard for me, but working with Christopher made the arrangements for me and my brothers an easy one. From day one of the arrangements Chri…

★★★★★Britany Peralta
a year ago

From the moment I spoke to Tiffany on the phone, I knew she was sent from my grandpa to help us guide in arranging his funeral. My grandfather passed away recently, and she made this process so easy. She quickly provided me with support, and solutions. I am forever grateful for Tiffany and all of he…

★★★★★Bianca Vale-Peralta
3 years ago

My family and I just held my fathers funeral services at Crabiel about two weeks ago and Ms. Lisa and her staff were absolutely amazing from the moment we walked in. Christopher from the moment we sat with him, put this whole planning process as simple as humanly possible, unlike other funeral exper…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(732) 545-1344
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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