Alloway John W Funeral Director

Alloway Funeral Home, Inc. was founded in 1961 by John W. Alloway of Merchantville, NJ. Originally located at 198 Church Road, the funeral home relocated to its present location in 1967. In 1980, John N. Alloway joined his father in the family business. In 2002, he purchased the funeral home and also became the manager.

Staff members of Alloway Funeral Home, Inc are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. John N. Alloway is a graduate of Bishop Eustace Prep School, St. Joseph's University, and the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York.

Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.

Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.

Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.