Prout Funeral Home, Verona, New Jersey

(973) 239-2060

Founded in 1924 by Michael C. Prout, this full service funeral home is currently owned and supervised by second generation Frank M. Prout and third generation Robert J. Prout.

Prout Funeral Home is your 'natural' choice for green funerals in the north Jersey area. We have been recognized by the State of New Jersey as the 2007 Clean Energy Small Business of the Year for our use of solar electric and efforts in the conservation education.

A green funeral, or natural burial, ensures that you will return to the elements as naturally as possible. Interment can take place in a shroud, blanket, quilt or simple biodegradable casket. No embalming. No fancy manufactured caskets. No concrete vaults. Some families may prefer a home funeral or a ceremony closer to home, others will opt for a graveside celebration of life.

For those who live an environmentally sustainable life and prefer to leave the earth that way as well, a green funeral or natural burial may be the answer. A spiritually fulfilling alternative tot he traditional funeral or cremation.