Preston Funeral HomeObituaries · South Orange, NJ

Preston Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 153 South Orange Avenue in South Orange, NJ 07079, within Essex County. Preston Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Preston Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving South Orange and the surrounding Essex County area, Preston Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Preston Funeral Home also serves families from Avenel, Basking Ridge, Bayonne, Bedminster, and Belleville, and nearby towns across New Jersey.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Preston Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Preston Funeral Home at (973) 762-1133 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 153 South Orange Avenue in South Orange; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Preston Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.