Van Tassel Funeral Home

Van Tassel Funeral Home, located at 337 Belleville Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, is a family-owned and operated funeral home with a distinguished history dating back to 1883. As the oldest funeral home in Bloomfield, it has proudly served over 20,000 families throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas, including Montclair, Glen Ridge, Newark, Nutley, Belleville, and the Oranges. The funeral home's long-standing reputation for unparalleled excellence and quality care spans more than 130 years, making it a trusted pillar in the community. Van Tassel Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional burial, cremation, funeral direction, and contemporary memorial options. The facility is designed to accommodate all families, with features such as wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, on-site parking, prepayment plans, and financial assistance programs. The funeral home is committed to providing caring, personalized, and professional services tailored to families of all faiths, beliefs, nationalities, and cultures, approaching the loss of a loved one with the utmost dignity and respect. The team at Van Tassel is led by owner and manager Izabela Van Tassel, a licensed funeral director with extensive education and experience. Izabela, who holds degrees in funeral service and business administration, is also a licensed cosmetologist and speaks three languages, enabling her to connect with diverse families. She is supported by Angie Koeneker, a certified child life specialist who provides grief support for children through her organization Include Me Too NJ, and Zuzanna Ducka-Lubas, a professional soprano who enhances services with her musical talent. The funeral home emphasizes the importance of meaningful goodbyes and believes that a funeral is a vital step in the healing process. Van Tassel Funeral Home also actively engages with the community, hosting events such as a memorial butterfly release to support grieving children. With a 4.7-star rating from reviews, the funeral home continues to honor its legacy by offering compassionate care and innovative ways to celebrate life.