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Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home
111 N Gaston Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 · (908) 725-3111
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★★★★★4.746 Google reviews

About Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home

Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Somerville, NJ area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of arrangements, though specific details about services such as pre-planning, veterans' programs, or green burial options are not available here — it's worth asking them directly about your family's particular needs. Direct cremation starts at $1,895, which gives families a useful baseline for comparison, though pricing for traditional burial services is not available in this summary. On Google, the funeral home holds a 4.7-star rating across 46 reviews, reflecting a generally positive customer experience, though the relatively modest review volume means individual experiences may not represent a wide range of circumstances.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,745
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,050
Direct cremation from
$2,745
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,695
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$900
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$245
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$295
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
$1,895
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Julianne Wu
2 months ago

Our family has turned to Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home twice now—first for mom in September 2022 and most recently for dad in February 2026. During both experiences, Bruce and Brittany were exceptionally professional, efficient, and compassionate. They truly made a difficult process as smooth as…

★★★★★marc friedman
3 months ago

My mother-in-law recently passed away on Christmas 2025 at the age of 95. We had preplanned funeral arrangements 2 years earlier and at our first introduction to Bruce and Brittany, we knew we were in good hands. Both of them were so caring and made us comfortable, which made our decision easy. On…

★★★★★Mary Smith
5 months ago

Bruce and Brittany of Van Arsdale Funeral Home were so comforting during my time of need. Unfortunately my sister-in-law passed away from cancer. Our family was devastated and they handled our situation with grace, and caring loving kindness. They could not have been any more professional in all are…

★★★★★Kevin Vega
6 months ago

Bruce and his family were incredibly helpful and professional when an unexpected death occurred in my family. From the first phone call to the moment we left the funeral home, Bruce supported us every step of the way. It’s clear that he truly cares about the families he serves and understands the pa…

★★★★★JoAnne Schubert
a year ago

Recently my heart was broken when my husband of 47 years passed away. We have used Bruce and Brittany in the past and so we called on them once again. Bruce and Brittany could not have been more caring and kind during the saddest days of my life. They worked closely with myself and my son, daught…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(908) 725-3111
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews46 reviews →
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