New Jersey Resources

NJ State Board of Mortuary Science - Information on the practice of mortuary science, and any disciplinary actions taken against funeral homes in the state of New Jersey.

NJ State Funeral Directors Association - Excellent information on how to make proper funeral arrangements.

Preneed Funeral Arrangements - Official information from the state of NJ on how to properly make funeral arrangements in advance, without being cheated.

The Ultimate Gift... - Click here if you are considering donating your body to a medical school.

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

Bereavement Support Groups - Compassionate Care Hospice is offering safe and non-judgmental bereavement support groups for those who have recently lost loved ones. The loneliness and pain of grief can be lessened by being with others who are walking along a similar path of mourning. The groups will meet in West Berlin, Moorestown, Cherry Hill and Trenton. There is no web site for this group, so for more information please call 800-844-4774 and ask about the bereavement group in your area.