Marotti - Burns Funeral and Cremation Services

When my father passed, we were unmoored—adrift in grief, reaching for something steady, something kind. What we found at Marotti-Burns wasn’t just a place of solace. It was a sanctuary. A harbor of grace in the storm. From the moment we stepped through their doors, Jonathan and Courtney didn’t just welcome us; they embraced us. Not as clients, but as a family. Not with platitudes, but with presence. In our darkest hour, they became our light bearers.

There’s a sacredness to the way they serve. It’s not just professionalism—it’s priestly. With every gesture, they honored my father’s soul and our family’s heartbreak. They moved with a devotional calm and graceful fortitude—like sacred stewards of sorrow, steady in spirit and tender in touch. Their compassion wasn’t performative; it was prayerful.

They didn’t just arrange a funeral. They orchestrated a farewell that felt like a hymn—each detail a note of reverence. They coordinated with a medical examiner who received the silence not as absence, but as offering; a Hindu priest who carried centuries of ritual in his voice; a florist who understood the language of marigolds, lotuses and jasmine; a videographer who let the silence speak, and the love be seen; and a cremation bearer who kindled the last light with reverence.

The website they created was more than a memorial—it was a digital mandala, a sacred space where friends and family could gather, share memories, and celebrate the life of a man we loved deeply. It felt like diving into the soul of my father, each photo and tribute a ripple in the still waters of remembrance.

And the way they spoke of preparing father’s body—so gentle, so respectful—it felt like a final anointing. They made the process feel accessible, dignified, and deeply human. We weren’t navigating a transaction; we were participating in a ritual of love.

The funeral home itself is a balm. Bathed in soft light, with warm wood tones and thoughtful design, it feels less like a facility and more like a temple of tenderness. The space breathes. It uplifts. It holds you. It is beautiful, inviting, and spiritually elevating—a place where sorrow is met with serenity, and where the veil between this world and the next feels just a little thinner.

Jonathan and Courtney are companions through the threshold. They don’t just respond—they resonate. With hearts wide open and presence that listens, they remember your name, your customs, your sorrow. And in the quiet between moments, they shoulder what is too heavy to bear alone—not for you, but with you.

They treated our family like their own. They didn’t just accommodate our needs—they anticipated them. They didn’t just listen—they heard. They didn’t just guide—they walked with us, step by sacred step, like dharma in human form.

In a world that skims the surface of sorrow, Marotti-Burns meets you in the deep. They anchor the ache. They steady the storm. They ferry your heart across.

To anyone facing the unimaginable: know that there’s a place where your sorrow will be seen, your traditions honored, and your loved one celebrated with the fullness of grace. That place is Marotti-Burns. And in Jonathan and Courtney, you will find not just guides, but souls in service who walk the hush between heartbreak and healing—like dharma in motion, steadying each breath, each step.

We are forever grateful. And we are forever changed.

Jonathan and Courtney are the most professional, kind, thoughtful and caring people in the world……I highly recommend Marotti - Burns Funeral and Cremation Services in Lacey, NJ. They took exceptional care of me and my family in our time of deep despair and sadness….Jonathan did wonders with my husband…….his craftsmanship and artistic abilities are top notch……Courtney is an absolute doll…..she took care of us from the moment we stepped through their funeral home to the last moment of the services…Both Jonathan and Courtney are exceptional in their craft and made our family feel as if we were part of theirs……They dealt with such humility in our time of need …They even brought my husband home after he was cremated…..above and beyond……Jonathan and Courtney are true blessings……My heart is so happy we chose them as our funeral directors……The absolute best….I couldn’t speak higher of them…

A truly amazing experience with Marotti - Burns Funeral and Cremation Services. Would recommend with the highest enthusiasm. Literally no negative comments to make about the service.

Jonathan and Courtney maintained a level of professionalism that I have rarely encountered. Yet at the same time, they treated my family like their family, gently shepherding us through an incredibly difficult and emotional time.

They delivered such a complete package for funeral services that I had very little work to do outside of what they offered. They were able to coordinate with the hospital, a Hindu priest (they have a list of multiple they will contact on your behalf), a florist with experience making Hindu garlands/decorations, a videographer who set up robust livestreams, a restaurant that provided tea, and the crematorium. In fact, they provided these contacts with all of these vendors (except the restaurant, although they offered to do that too). They provide a nice selection of very reasonably priced, high quality caskets such that I did not feel compelled to find a third party casket. They arranged printing of large photographs that they framed for the ceremony. They had a microphone system set up and ready to go for the eulogies. They also arranged a beautiful website that featured the obituary, provided program information, and allowed for invited friends/family to upload images of the departed family member. They served as our advocate when requesting an expedited transfer from the hospital. I was also very impressed by how knowledgeable they were regarding Hindu funeral rites and ceremonies. From the moment I first stepped in, I felt catered to in a very personal way. They would even answer questions late at night and were incredibly responsive by phone and text.

The funeral home itself is beautiful and inviting, and very well laid out.

They do not have an attached crematorium, but this was not a problem at all as they organized a very nice and straightforward funeral procession to a nearby crematorium.

In summary, please seriously consider this funeral home for your family member. The concierge level of service is clearly worth far more than the price they charge and leagues above the service provided by many other bare-bones funeral homes in the area.

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I highly recommend Marotti-Burns funeral/cremation home in Lacey, NJ. Courtney and Jonathan gave comfort, kindness and patience while preparing services for my love. Before, during and after services, Courtney, Jonathan and their staff demonstrated the utmost professionalism. Our family and friends and attendees were greeted with solemn kindness that made all feel welcome and un-rushed. We were afforded the time to grieve, cry, laugh, watch memories and just spend uninterrupted time with all our family and friends. The viewing room is large, welcoming and comfortable. The adjacent hallway is like another room, afforded with comfortable chairs, sofas, warm, inviting colors,. The environment is inviting, clean and accessible. Moreover, it is the professionalism and kindness shown by both Courtney and Jonathan that made our decision to entrust them with our loved one's services. So kind, respectful, patient, comforting, personable, reliable, thoughtful and so understanding at a time when my mind is reeling, in a fog and my heart completely devastated. They are good people and I highly recommend them for the care of your loved ones.

During one of the most difficult times of a persons life the Marotti Burns funeral home provided comfort, compassion, and professionalism that exceeded all expectations. From the moment i contacted them, both Courtney and Jonathan treated me with warmth and genuine care. They took care of everything and made sure i was aware of every step and action taken.
I can’t recomend them enough especially at a time when your in a fog.