About Us
About Jersey Shore Cremation
After more than 25 years of serving families throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, David J. Vasilenko founded Jersey Shore Cremation Service in 2009 with a clear vision: to provide simple, dignified cremation and burial services at an affordable cost. Rooted in compassion and integrity, the business remains family-owned and operated. Dave’s sons, Zachary and Alexander, have since joined him and are proud to continue offering the same exceptional care that families have come to trust during their most difficult times. JSCS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, giving you and your family the immediate attention you deserve.
Our Caring Staff


David J. Vasilenko
Dave has been a Funeral Director since 1984. He is a graduate of Glassboro State College. He then went on to become a high school Industrial Arts Teacher for several years before attending and graduating from American Academy - McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City. He has been employed as a funeral director in Monmouth and Ocean counties for over 40 years, before establishing Jersey Shore Cremation Service in 2009 where he is the owner and manager. He has been married to Gail Boyce for 40 years. Dave and Gail have three son's; Nick, Alex and Zack. Dave is the former President of both the Manasquan High School Booster Club and the Manasquan High School Athletic Hall of Fame committees. Beyond that, he is also a member of The Belmar Fishing Club, The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, and The Manasquan Elks.

David J. Vasilenko
Dave has been a Funeral Director since 1984. He is a graduate of Glassboro State College. He then went on to become a high school Industrial Arts Teacher for several years before attending and graduating from American Academy - McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City. He has been employed as a funeral director in Monmouth and Ocean counties for over 40 years, before establishing Jersey Shore Cremation Service in 2009 where he is the owner and manager. He has been married to Gail Boyce for 40 years. Dave and Gail have three son's; Nick, Alex and Zack. Dave is the former President of both the Manasquan High School Booster Club and the Manasquan High School Athletic Hall of Fame committees. Beyond that, he is also a member of The Belmar Fishing Club, The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, and The Manasquan Elks.

Zachary B. Vasilenko
Zack is the son of David and Gail Vasilenko. He is a graduate of Manasquan High School and went on to graduate from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. While at the TCNJ he was a member and Captain of the Lion's football team. He then went on to graduate with honors from the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He earned his Funeral Director's License in 2018 and has since been working in the family cremation and funeral business. Zack resides in Point Pleasant with his wife, Taylor, and two dogs, Hook and Harper. He is also a member of the Point Pleasant Elks as well as The Friendly Sons on Shillelagh.

Zachary B. Vasilenko
Zack is the son of David and Gail Vasilenko. He is a graduate of Manasquan High School and went on to graduate from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. While at the TCNJ he was a member and Captain of the Lion's football team. He then went on to graduate with honors from the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He earned his Funeral Director's License in 2018 and has since been working in the family cremation and funeral business. Zack resides in Point Pleasant with his wife, Taylor, and two dogs, Hook and Harper. He is also a member of the Point Pleasant Elks as well as The Friendly Sons on Shillelagh.

Alexander B. Vasilenko*
Alex is the son of David and Gail Vasilenko. He is a graduate of Manasquan High School and went on to graduate from Montclair State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education. While at MSU he was a member of the Red Hawk's football team. He then went on to continue his education in the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He has been working in the family cremation and funeral business since 2020. Alex resides in Shark River Hills with his wife, Tara, two children, and dog, Rudy.

Alexander B. Vasilenko*
Alex is the son of David and Gail Vasilenko. He is a graduate of Manasquan High School and went on to graduate from Montclair State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education. While at MSU he was a member of the Red Hawk's football team. He then went on to continue his education in the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He has been working in the family cremation and funeral business since 2020. Alex resides in Shark River Hills with his wife, Tara, two children, and dog, Rudy.

Logan Thomson
Logan is a graduate of Colts Neck High School and went on to graduate from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in Psychology and Thanatology. He started working in the funeral business in November 2020, and later graduated from the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He received his Funeral Directors license in April 2023 and shortly after became a Certified Cremation Service Provider. He is a lifetime Monmouth County resident.

Logan Thomson
Logan is a graduate of Colts Neck High School and went on to graduate from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in Psychology and Thanatology. He started working in the funeral business in November 2020, and later graduated from the Funeral Service Program at Mercer County Community College. He received his Funeral Directors license in April 2023 and shortly after became a Certified Cremation Service Provider. He is a lifetime Monmouth County resident.
A Fresh Space. Rooted in Care and Comfort
Jersey Shore Cremation Service is proud to welcome families to our newly constructed facility, constructed in 2022. Thoughtfully designed with a fresh and inviting aesthetic, our space feels more like a comforting home than an outdated, traditional funeral home. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comfortable and supportive setting during life’s most difficult moments. Our facility also offers ample parking, full ADA accessibility, and carefully curated selection of urns and funeral products to honor your loved one with dignity and love.
*Unlicensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm or conduct funerals.





