For the fourth year in a row, Dignity Memorial hosted a generous barbecue and picnic to honor the public servants of North Hudson. All local police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers were invited to stop in on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for freshly grilled hot dogs and burgers – meat or veggie – plus tasty side dishes and beverages, all for free courtesy of Dignity.

The annual barbecue was established as a way for Dignity Memorial to thank all first responders for their service and to give back to the local community. Ironically, most of North Bergen’s police and emergency personnel were unable to attend the event this year because they were dealing with an emergency situation: a dump truck had plunged through the upper deck of a parking garage off Tonnelle Avenue.

Because the first responders were busy at the scene of the incident, Dignity Memorial decided to bring the barbecue to them. Employees grilled up several trays of food and had them sent to the location so the first responders could enjoy a fresh meal.

The picnic is traditionally held under a large tent on the lawn of Garden State Crematory. Hundreds of burgers and dogs are given out, along with free t-shirts, pins, tote bags, and other gift items.

Dignity Memorial is the parent company of Garden State Crematory and Leber Funeral Home in North Bergen, and Mack Memorial Home in Secaucus, all of whom contributed to the Public Servants Appreciation Day celebration.

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