La Monica Memorial Home

LaMonica Memorial Home, located at 145 East Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, New Jersey, has been a pillar of compassionate service for Essex County families since its founding on November 29, 1959. Established by R. Samuel and Josephine Z. LaMonica in Bloomfield, the funeral home quickly built a reputation for trust, generosity, and community involvement. The LaMonica family’s dedication earned them numerous awards and made them beloved pillars of the community. In 1984, their daughter Josette joined the business, continuing the legacy of personal care. Recognizing the need to grow, the family expanded the original facility and added parking. In 1997, LaMonica Memorial Home became a proud member of the Dignity Memorial network, combining local family ownership with the resources of North America’s largest and most trusted funeral, cremation, and cemetery provider. That same year, R. Samuel LaMonica passed away, but his legacy endures through the home’s unwavering commitment to service. In 2005, the funeral home opened a second location in Livingston to better serve the growing population moving from Bloomfield, and later consolidated operations there, sharing facilities with Quinn Hopping Funeral Home while operating as a separate entity. Josephine continued to be a driving force until her passing in 2011. Today, LaMonica Memorial Home offers a wide range of services including traditional funeral ceremonies, cremation, burial, and personalized memorial celebrations that honor each individual’s passions and personality. The facility features an on-site chapel, is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, and provides free on-site parking. The dedicated team is available 24/7 to offer immediate assistance and guidance. They specialize in veteran memorial services, understanding the unique needs of America’s heroes and their families. Pre-planning options are available, allowing families to lock in today’s prices for future services and benefit from lifetime flexibility and relocation protection within the Dignity Memorial network. The home also offers a 100% service guarantee—if any detail does not meet expectations, the team will make it right, up to refunding that portion of the service. With a perfect 5-star rating from 27 reviews, LaMonica Memorial Home continues to provide the compassionate, professional, and personal service that has been its hallmark for over six decades. Conveniently located off Interstate 280, near churches and synagogues, and about 30 minutes from Newark Penn Station and Newark Liberty International Airport, the funeral home welcomes families to tour its beautiful facility and meet its friendly staff. Whether for immediate need or future planning, LaMonica Memorial Home stands ready to guide families with dignity and respect.