What if I prepay my funeral and then move out of New Jersey?
In NJ you control your prepaid funeral money. The funds [...]
If we prepay our funeral is that price guaranteed?
Prices usually go up. But many times the interest earned [...]
If we prepay our funeral, what happens to our money if the funeral home goes out of business?
In N.J. your money is safe. N.J. does not allow [...]
If I want to make my funeral arrangements, do I have to prepay at the same time?
No. Many people just make their pre-arrangements, thus providing all [...]
Can we stop someone from attending a viewing?
Yes and No. If there is a public obituary indicating [...]
Does Social Security contribute money toward funeral expenses?
No. Social Security pays a one time payable death benefit [...]
If I am someone’s Power of Attorney or Executor, can I arrange for their cremation?
Yes and No in New Jersey. Yes, you can make [...]
Do I need to purchase a casket if my family wants to have a viewing before cremation?
No. Most funeral homes offer a rental casket for this [...]
What information do I need to make funeral arrangements?
The information you will need is the person's address, father [...]
Are vaults required for caskets only?
No. If a cemetery requires vaults for casketed deceased's, they [...]