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The New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association offers a Manager of the Day program that provides guidance on funeral service and industry-related questions and concerns.

Below are some matters that were brought to the attention of the Manager of the Day team in recent months.

Right to Control and Incarcerated Next of Kin

I have a case where the decedent is survived by two adult children, but one of them is serving a life sentence in prison. Does he still share right to control? Or can I bypass him and deal just with his sister?

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Can a Non-Resident Veteran Be Interred at Arneytown?

We are handling arrangements for a decedent who was a veteran but not a resident of New Jersey. Is he able to be buried in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle cemetery in Arneytown?

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Funeral Expenses and the Office of Public Guardian

A family used our funeral home in 2012 for services for a decedent who was under the care of the Office of Public Guardian. Unfortunately, the bill was never paid in full. The guardian purchased a burial space for the decedent, but the family...
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Procedures and Responsibilities for Becoming an Inactive Licensee

We have a licensee on staff who is considering becoming inactive. What are his responsibilities for obtaining continuing education credits if he becomes inactive? Would he have to obtain any CEUs if he decided to become active again? Can he...
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Can a Funeral Home Employee Act as a Funeral Agent?

A gentleman has asked an unlicensed employee of our funeral home to take control over his funeral. Can our employee act as a funeral agent?

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Can a Physician Assistant Certify a Death Certificate?

I have a case where we are having difficulty getting a physician to certify a death certificate. I know that physician assistants can pronounce, but can an assistant also certify?

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NJSFDA's Manager of the Day Program

The NJSFDA provides members and consumers with assistance through the Manager of the Day program, which links individuals with questions to association senior staff members. The Manager of the Day is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 800.734.3712 or by e-mail at: njsfda@njsfda.org. The NJSFDA does NOT provide legal advice, but does offer information on funeral service regulations and law.