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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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Crowdfunding Funerals

With many people now turning to crowdfunding for funerals expenses, funeral homes are asking if they should manage the collection of the funds on behalf of their consumers.

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How to Prepare for End of Windows 7 Support

Windows 7, the popular computer operating system introduced in 2009 and still used by millions of personal computer owners, is nearing the end of its shelf life.

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National, Regional and State Surveys Show Funeral Prices Have Increased

The cost of a traditional burial in the United States has increased by 3.8 percent since 2016, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Funeral Directors Association.

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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 wants to bury a fetus that was 13 weeks gestation at the time of death. The doctor told me that the law only requires him to certify the deaths of fetuses over 20 weeks. Therefore, he is refusing to complete a death certificate in this ca... Read More

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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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President's Message

In 2020, we funeral directors are moving into the next phase of technology. We are beginning to enter into a newer age of funeral service. There is the cloud. We have digital arrangements, digital record keeping and now digital Preneed Ledgers for the Trust. Read more

George

With more than 80 percent of consumers performing online research prior to making major purchases, why would we in funeral service consider our offerings any different? Read more

Trust Topics

The New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund has made two important changes to the Irrevocable and Revocable Trust Acceptance forms used by funeral homes when opening trust accounts. 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 landscape for New Jersey’s employers and workers shifted dramatically during 2019 as Governor Phil Murphy fulfilled several promises to increase pay, extend workers’ rights and punish employers who flout the law. The overall effect is that funeral homes in New Jersey will need to pa... Read more

National, Regional and State Surveys Show Funeral Prices Have Increased

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Crowdfunding Funerals

How to Prepare for End of Windows 7 Support

National, Regional and State Surveys Show Funeral Prices Have Increased

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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A Momentous Year in Employment Law: 2019

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Crowdfunding Funerals