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Time to Renew Your Mortuary Registration

The deadline to renew a mortuary registration is December 31, 2019. All managers of registered mortuaries should have received a notice from the Division of Consumer Affairs informing them of the renewal.

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Positive Identification Before Cremation

Occasionally there is a news story headline that sends shivers down a funeral director’s spine: Funeral Home Cremates Wrong Body! Before you say, “that would never happen at my firm,” it’s time to look at the documentation and process your firm uses to positively identify remains before cremation.

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The Depositions: A Book Review

I cannot recall when I came to know Thomas Lynch as my friend and a writer of prose and poetry. Nor can I resolve in my mind whether I first read his work then met the poet or met the man and was then introduced to his writing.

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The Environmental Impact of Death

For the environmentally conscious, the decision on how to handle their remains when they die presents a dilemma.

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Ask the Manager

The NJSFDA Manager of the Day program provides members with a resource for addressing and resolving problems that arise in the daily operations of their funeral homes. Here are some matters that were brought to the attention of the Manager of the Day in recent months.

Q. A family has requested the use of a vendor service offered by our firm which allows us to collect DNA through a check swab for genealogical heritage purposes. Am I permitted to forward the collection directly to the vendor for processing? A. No. ... Read More

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Pearl Harbor Veteran is Last to be Interred on USS Arizona

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Pennsylvania Bill Could Require Death Certificates for Fertilized Eggs

Things to Consider

Membership has its benefits.

Whether you are a funeral home owner, experienced licensee or newly licensed funeral director, membership in the NJSFDA offers numerous opportunities and services designed specifically to help funeral professionals like you reach your full potential.

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OSHA Safety in one Convenient Package

Our easy to understand OSHA Written Communication Plan helps put the things you need to know about OSHA safety into one convenient package. The Plan includes helpful information on three major OSHA standards and plans required for funeral homes.

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Funeral Directors Convention & Expo

2020 Funeral Directors Convention & Expo
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
September 22–September 24, 2020

We are excited to announce our Convention will be held on the boardwalk at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

In Memoriam

Consider Giving Back

There is no better way to remember the life of a friend in funeral service than with a donation to the New Jersey Funeral Service Education In Memoriam, Community Outreach and Scholarship Program.

Your donation contributes to the growth of our scholarship fund for outstanding mortuary science students in New Jersey and annual community outreach in the name of funeral service.

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Columns

President's Message

It’s always a special time of year when the districts have holiday parties. Attending your district holiday party is a great opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends and colleagues and a chance to consider regularly attending meetings again. Read more

George

As we have instructed in the past regarding both SSI/Medicaid and Work First NJ, if we abuse it, we will most definitely lose it. Read more

Trust Topics

The New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund will be closed for transactional processing on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, due to its annual year-end preparations. Read more

Ask the Agency

With some weather analysts predicting a bad winter, it is important to have well-maintained vehicles and promote safe driving during inclement weather. Read more

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The Environmental Impact of Death

For the environmentally conscious, the decision on how to handle their remains when they die presents a dilemma. Should the person opt for traditional burial, with the use of embalming chemicals, casket, vault and burial space? Should they choose cremation, with its use of fossil fuels and the emis... Read more

The Depositions: A Book Review

By George R. Kelder Jr., CFSP, NJSFDA CEO/Executive Director I cannot recall when I came to know Thomas Lynch as my friend and a writer of prose and poetry. Nor can I resolve in my mind whether I first read his work then met the poet or met the man and was then introduced to his writing. All I kno... Read more

Sacrifice, Service and Impact Guide Proposed New Criteria for Arlington Burials

Three imperatives were considered when the U.S. Army was developing proposed federal rule changes governing who will be able to be buried or interred at Arlington National Cemetery, said Renea C. Yates, the deputy superintendent at the cemetery. Those imperatives were sacrifice, service and impact,... Read more

Time to Renew Your Mortuary Registration

Positive Identification Before Cremation

The Depositions: A Book Review

The Environmental Impact of Death

Ask the Manager

Directors Digest

Things to Consider

Membership has its benefits.

OSHA Safety in one Convenient Package

Funeral Directors Convention & Expo

In Memoriam

Consider Giving Back

Columns

President's Message

George

Trust Topics

Ask the Agency

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The Environmental Impact of Death

The Depositions: A Book Review

Sacrifice, Service and Impact Guide Proposed New Criteria for Arlington Burials