Consumers Can Now Make Online Additional Deposits to Trust Accounts

Consumers Can Now Make Online Additional Deposits to Trust Accounts

Those who participate in the New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund will now have a new option of making additional deposits electronically.

This new feature is available only to consumers who authorize electronic debits to make additional online deposits to their Trust accounts from a secure location.

A few important notes to keep in mind:

  • Funeral directors cannot make these deposits on behalf of their consumers.
  • There is a daily limit of one deposit per business day and there are no recurring deposits.
  • Each deposit must be initiated separately. 
  • Returned transactions will not be redeposited by the Trust and a new deposit will be required.

The online deposit feature can be accessed through the CHOICES online account lookup web page with the CHOICES Account Number and the last four digits of the Intended Funeral Recipient’s Social Security Number. Once the account is accessed, clicking the MAKE A DEPOSIT button  will bring the consumer to a financial information and debit authorization page.  There, the bank routing and account numbers, along with a deposit amount will be entered.

Consumers will not be able to use credit cards or cashier’s checks to make deposits online and must provide an email address. Once the deposit is made, both the consumer and the funeral home of record will be notified of the transaction by email.

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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.

Can a Preceptor Have More Than One Intern?

I am currently the preceptor for an intern at our establishment. I would like to take on a second intern and be the preceptor for that person as well. Is this allowed?

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Can a Licensed Funeral Director Serve on the Board of a Cemetery Company?

I am a licensed funeral director, and I have been asked to take a position on the board of a cemetery company. Is this something I am allowed to do?

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How Often Should a Manager Be On-Site?

If a funeral director is designated as the manager of the funeral home, how often are they required to be on-site at the funeral home? Is the manager required to be on-site a certain number of days or weeks?
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