About Us
About Us
Our 125-Year Heritage
Our legacy began in 1902 when our great-grandfather founded Philip Apter and Son, establishing a tradition of superior service. Today, 125 years later, we remain entirely family-managed and operated. Because we answer only to the families we serve—and not to corporate shareholders, partners, or layers of management—we are able to keep our focus entirely on you, providing a level of personal care that large conglomerates simply cannot match.
A Unique Non-Profit Mission
We are proud to stand as the only non-profit, family-managed Jewish funeral chapel in all of New Jersey. Our founding philosophy was simple yet profound: to combine the time-honored traditions of a Jewish funeral with greatly reduced pricing, allowing families to honor their loved ones without an overwhelming financial burden. This dedication to the community has earned us proud commendations from esteemed organizations like Great Non-Profits and Chesed Match.
Affordable Pricing & Community Giving
We believe that a dignified farewell should be accessible to everyone. Our transparent funeral pricing starts at $4,695, and we maintain a strict policy to always honor any other chapel's charges.
Furthermore, our non-profit status allows us to give back directly to the community that has supported us for over a century. From every full-service funeral conducted, J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels donates up to $500 to either the family's synagogue or a local Jewish organization of their choosing.
Communities We Serve
With physical locations centrally situated in Essex, Morris, and Sussex Counties, we offer ease of access to major airports, hospitals, and synagogues. Our reach extends across the region, allowing us to seamlessly serve families in:
- New Jersey: Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Warren Counties.
- New York: Warwick (Orange County) and Long Island (with liaison services near Beth Moses, New Montefiore, Wellwood, Long Island National Veterans, and Beth David Cemeteries).
- Pennsylvania: Stroudsburg (Monroe County).
At J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels, we are here to help you create a memorable, affordable, and deeply respectful tribute. We invite you to reach out to our family at any time.
