Santangelo Funeral Home

Di Chiara Funeral Home, formerly known as Santangelo Funeral Home, has been a cornerstone of the Lodi, New Jersey community since its founding in 1951 by V.J. Santangelo, Sr. Located at 300 North Main Street, this family-owned and operated funeral home has served generations of families with compassion, dignity, and meticulous attention to detail. In May 2021, the business officially changed its name to Di Chiara Funeral Home, reflecting the next chapter of its legacy while maintaining the same unwavering dedication to service. The name change coincided with the firm's 70th anniversary, honoring the founder's vision and the family's continued commitment to providing comfort during times of loss.

Under the leadership of Susan Di Chiara (formerly Susan Santangelo), the founder's daughter, the funeral home continues its tradition of excellence. Susan's son, Albert J. Di Chiara, represents the third generation of funeral directors, having worked alongside his grandfather, father, and uncle for over three decades. The team also includes William P. Dowson, affectionately known as “Billy,” who has served alongside the Santangelo/Di Chiara family since 1989. New to the team is Amber-Marie Morales, an intern completing her studies to become a funeral director. The staff's familiarity and longevity underscore the funeral home's commitment to personalized, family-oriented care.

Di Chiara Funeral Home offers a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of each family. These include traditional burial and cremation services, as well as alternative interment, entombment, and cremation options. Services can be held at the funeral home, a church, a public facility, a cemetery, a crematory, a mausoleum, or a private home. The funeral home is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring all visitors can enter comfortably. On-site parking is available for guests.

The funeral home embraces diversity, serving families of all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds. They provide professional direction for every aspect of the funeral process, including obituary posting, prayer cards, and a virtual showroom for selecting merchandise. Pre-planning options are available, and the funeral home is affiliated with the New Jersey State Pre-Paid Funeral Trust Fund. Di Chiara Funeral Home is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Funeral Directors Association, New Jersey Funeral Directors Association, and the Bergen County Funeral Directors Association.

With a stellar 4.9-star rating based on 46 reviews, Di Chiara Funeral Home is recognized for its compassionate care and attention to detail. The funeral home's history is deeply rooted in the Lodi community, and its name change represents a continuation of the same high standards set over seven decades ago. Families can rely on Di Chiara Funeral Home to guide them through difficult times with professionalism and heartfelt support.