Gardner Funeral Home

The Gardner Funeral Home was established in 1932 by Edward C. Gardner, grandfather of Wendy L. Gardner. The funeral home was located at 511 N. Gardner, Jr.

Black Horse Pike in Runnemede for one year before property was purchased at 122 S. Black Horse Pike, also in Runnemede, where the funeral home remained until 1954 when the existing building today was built. In 1979 the funeral home underwent renovations and an addition giving the funeral home two viewing rooms. Major renovations were made to the building again in 1993, and a new merchandise showro

06/19/2024

Our services are uniquely designed to be a final farewell for your loved one and the first step toward healing on your grief journey.

Check out our website! https://www.gardnerfuneralhome.com/

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to those fathers and father figures both with us and at peace. ❀️

Show us your favorite photo of your father below!

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Our flag is always flying high over our facility. Happy Flag Day everyone!

06/14/2024
06/12/2024

We have created a peaceful atmosphere so you feel safe and cared for when you need it most.

06/10/2024

Did you know preneed contracts are transferable? If your loved one pre-planned with a funeral home but adjustments are needed, preneed transfer eases the burden of implementing their final wishes with us. It's a simple process, ensuring you're not locked into a fixed plan.

Message us to learn more about the process.

06/07/2024

In a difficult time full of decisions on how to honor a loved one, we will provide the best possible service so that you may focus on healing.

06/05/2024

Raise your hand πŸ™‹ if your pet brings you joy!

During National Pet Appreciation Week, we recognize the companionship and unconditional love our beloved pets provide, offering solace during times of grief. As a funeral home, we understand the significance of these furry friends in our lives, and we celebrate the joy they bring to our hearts.

06/02/2024

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, and we not only celebrate those with a history of cancer, but we also uplift those who are living with it long-term and are in remission.

Drop a πŸ’œ to give support and encouragement to those who are living with the challenges of cancer.

06/01/2024

We are proud to serve our community and offer a comforting setting for processing the loss of a loved one.

05/30/2024

We had an amazing time yesterday at the Runnemede-Bellmawr-Glendora Rotary Golf Tournament! Proud to be a sponsor and even more proud that one of our teams took home a win! πŸ† A big thank you to the Runnemede-Bellmawr-Glendora Rotary for organizing such a fantastic event. Here's to great community spirit and friendly competition!

05/30/2024

We have designed our funeral home with you in mind, so you can focus on the celebration of your loved one's life instead of worrying about anything else.

05/27/2024

Today we are reminded that freedom isn't free.

05/25/2024

Our staff is willing and able to speak with you at your earliest convenience. However, if you have a question that needs an immediate response, our website may have the answer you need. Take a look at our FAQs page for more information.

https://www.gardnerfuneralhome.com/

05/23/2024

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05/21/2024

Q: What is Preplanning?

A: Preplanning is the process of working with a funeral home to plan one's funeral in advance of death; the process includes selecting the type of funeral or memorial service, methods of disposition, funeral merchandise, cemetery plot locations, memorials, songs, casket bearers, etc.. Also referred to as, β€œadvance funeral planning.” Send us a message to start your preplanning process today.

05/18/2024

How can we help you?

We offer insight and ideas on ways to give your loved one a unique send-off and take care of every detail to create a healing experience for your family. Our promise is to do everything we can to make this hard time a little easier.

05/16/2024

Have you had a chance to speak with us about our pre-planning options? We are always willing to discuss our services with you, and we highly encourage you to start these conversations today. Please message us or give us a call at 856-939-2095 to get started.

05/12/2024

Wishing all mothers a lovely ! πŸ’πŸ’

05/11/2024

How do you deal with grief? We want to open a discussion for members of our community who may be currently suffering from the loss of someone close to them. If you have any tips/methods for dealing with grief, comment them below to share with our community. Thank you to everyone who chooses to participate; you never know how much something like this could help someone else.

05/09/2024

Our team will treat your loved one with the care and compassion they deserve. Though we cannot bring your loved one back, we can create a memorial of them that will forever stay with you in your heart.

05/05/2024

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday, Chris! 🎈 Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments!

05/04/2024

We provide our families with a safe space for all. Whether you need to discuss one of our services or just need someone to talk with, we’re always willing to listen. Please ask us below if you have any questions about our availability or a particular service.

05/02/2024

Smile. It's ! 😊 Tag someone who can always make you smile!

05/01/2024

Planning an end-of-life celebration or funeral can be intimidating when you start thinking about it all.
To help you begin the process of planning a unique tribute, think of your answers to the following questions. Our team will use your answers to assist in planning the perfect service.

04/30/2024

Big thanks to one of our Runnemede Pike Jam diamond level sponsors: Gardner Funeral Home. A long standing business in Runnemede & a great supporter of our community. Thank you Gardner!

See you at the Runnemede Pike Jam Food & Music Festival! πŸŽΆπŸ”πŸšŒπŸŽ‰
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04/28/2024

Have you had a chance to tour our facility? It would mean a great deal to us to have an opportunity to walk through our home with you while we discuss your options. Feel free to schedule a time with us when it’s most convenient for you. ❀️

04/26/2024

We strive to connect with families, not only as professionals but as people who have also experienced the loss of a loved one. That's why we only provide a standard of service that we would be happy for our own family to receive.

04/24/2024

🌟 Double the brilliance, double the gratitude! πŸŽ‰ On this Administrative Professionals' Day, we're celebrating Kristin and Amanda, the dynamic duo behind our smooth operations. πŸ’Ό Thank you both for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts! 🌟

04/24/2024

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ Join us in sending the warmest birthday wishes to Jim Tomasello! 🎈✨ May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and all your heart desires. Happy Birthday, Jim!

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Our Story

The Gardner Funeral Home was established in 1932 by Edward C. Gardner, grandfather of Wendy L. Gardner. The funeral home was located at 511 N. Black Horse Pike in Runnemede for one year before property was purchased at 122 S. Black Horse Pike, also in Runnemede, where the funeral home remained until 1954 when the existing building today was built. In 1979 the funeral home underwent renovations and an addition giving the funeral home two viewing rooms. Major renovations were made to the building again in 1993, and a new merchandise showroom was implemented in 1994.

Second generation Edward C. Gardner, Jr. was active with the funeral home beginning in 1957 when he graduated from Eckels School of Mortuary College. Edward, Jr. was a partner with his father for a period of time and then took over ownership in 1978. Third generation David H. Gardner joined the funeral home in 1978 after finishing high school. David graduated from mortuary school in 1982, and worked in the business with his father and grandfather until his death on September 1, 1983. In January of 1984, Wendy L. Gardner became the second third generation family member to enter the funeral business when she started the Funeral Service Certificate Program at Mercer County Community College.

Edward C. Gardner died in August 1985.

Wendy obtained her funeral director's license in 1987. While working with her father in the business, Wendy met her husband Jim Tomasello. Jim's father, Robert Tomasello, owned the former Tomasello Funeral Home at 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr. The Tomasello Funeral Home was established in 1961 and was purchased by Jim and Wendy in 1992.

After the sudden death of Edward C. Gardner, Jr. in October of 1992, Jim and Wendy took over the operations of the Gardner Funeral Home.

The Bellmawr facilities were then incorporated with the Gardner Funeral Home and are now referred to as the Gardner Funeral Home, Bellmawr and Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede, respectively.

Jim and Wendy established the now familiar seahorse logo for the funeral home in 1998.


Wendy and Jim have continued the traditions of the funeral home, one being that Wendy's grandfather started making and giving out candied apple taffies. The tradition had stopped for awhile and now they have started giving them out again. They give the apple taffies to the Runnemede Borough Hall Halloween party, and they give them out at the funeral home.

The funeral home held Veteran's Day ceremonies in 2000 to help honor World War II veterans and to raise money for the World War II Memorial in Washington.

The staff had a good time giving out snow cones and popcorn at Runnemede's Fourth of July parade. They also gave out popcorn at the Christmas parade and will be participating in Runnemede's 75th Anniversary activities.

Wendy, Jim, and the other funeral directors of Gardner Funeral Home are all members of the National Funeral Director's Association, the New Jersey State Funeral Director's Association and the West Jersey Funeral Director's Association.

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126 S Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ
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