Friday, November 1, 2013

Choices Provided By Cemeteries In NJ

Choices Provided By Cemeteries In NJ

By Marsha Klein


Cemeteries in NJ offer many choices to assist you during a difficult time. Decision making after losing a loved one can be a formidable task. This article will show you some of the many options available. Don't make uninformed decisions. Take your time, ask questions and base your responses on the information you have acquired.

Based on the wishes of you, your family members and of the recently departed, you must determine whether cremation, burial or a mausoleum best fits your needs. Discuss this with your family. If you are still unsure, speak with the cemetery organizer or director. Petition the director for lists of options and prices.

Burial plots are outside, usually in a garden type setting. Most often the plan you purchase will cover the upkeep of the grounds. Take your time considering the area you choose for the final disposition. Determine if your loved one would rather rest under a shade tree, out in the sun or near brightly flowered shrubs.

Cremation allows you the opportunity to bring the ashes of your loved one with you. Request a price list, with pictures of urns for the ashes to be placed. You may also request a price list if you wish to have the urn to be publicly displayed in a niche, designed for this purpose. Speak with family regarding placement of the urn.

If you choose an above ground resting place, you will need to request a price list for mausoleums. You may choose to have a small building placed in the cemetery or choose from the existing mausoleum. In addition to small buildings, certain cemeteries will allow the building of specific mausoleums designed as cars, boats or other items. If this is something you would like to consider, speak with the funeral director. After choosing a mausoleum, you will need to determine your preference for outdoor or indoor placement.

Consecrating the body in a timely manner is very important. In New Jersey, the burial must take place within 48 hours, if the body has not been embalmed. If the final disposition has not taken place within that amount of time, the body must be embalmed in accordance with state law.

Selection of gravestones, markers or monuments is the next step. A monument is a wonderful way to show the world how you wish to commemorate your loved one. Speak with the director. Ask for an itemized price list, complete with pictures, to make your decision making process more simplified. Sit with family members to discuss your options.

Consider whether you wish for people to send flowers or if you prefer them to make donations to charitable organizations. If you are unsure, communicate with the director. He may be able to provide a list of specific charitable organizations in which people could send donations.

When you are concerned about which cemeteries in NJ to use, make several phone calls. Call several different establishments. Request itemized price lists and information. Include family members in the decision making process. Remember your loved one's wishes as you walk through the process.




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