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5th Annual “Why I am Pro-Life” Essay Contest “Be a Voice for the Voiceless”
Thursday, February 20, 2020February 12, 2020 5th Annual “Why I am Pro-Life” Essay Contest “Be a Voice for the Voiceless” Write a pro-life essay to win cash prize First Place $100 Second Place $50 Third Place $25 Essay should be submitted between February 20 – March 20, 2020 Essay shall be: 200-400 words in length for grades 4-6 300-500 words in length for grades 7-9 500-750 words in length for grades 10-12 Essays must be double spaced and pages numbered If typed, the font size no less than 12 pt Essay must include a cover page with name, address, phone number, parent’s phone number, grade and word count. By submitting an entry the contestant and parent agree: A. to allow us to reprint the essays B. that the essay is original, but not copyrighted. Cite any sources used. Submit by March 20, 2020 by email to [email protected] put in subject line “2020 Essay Contest” or mail to Van Tassel Funeral Home, 337 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Winners will be announced on March 25, 2020, The International Day of the Unborn Child. If you have any questions, please contact me at 973-743-1234. Sincerely, Izabela Van Tassel Read more
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Annual Pet Memorial Day
Sunday, September 13, 2020Always on a second Sunday of September Van Tassel Funeral Home celebrates National Pet Memorial Day. Pets are a part of our family and we want to assist you in expressing love, accepting their grief and remembering these family members in a meaningful way. Please join us to celebrate and honor our pets by painting a rock with their name that will become a permanent part of our garden. Please bring the picture of your pet. Light refreshment. Read more
Pre-Planning & Bereavement Guide
With topics ranging from grief, making arrangements, legal considerations, support services, and funeral arrangements, our comprehensive guide is available for free online.Launch Guide
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Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life.
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Children's Grief
We recognize that children and adolescents have special needs when it comes to understanding death and dying.
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Plan Ahead
Pre-planning your funeral should be a natural part of life, because it provides you with time to make end-of-life decisions.
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