Norman Dean Home for Services

Opening and closing fees can include up to and beyond 50 separate services provided by the cemetery. Typically, the opening and closing fees include administration and permanent record keeping (determining ownership, obtaining permission and the completion of documentation which may be required, and maintaining all legal files); opening and closing the grave (locating the grave and laying out the boundaries, excavating and filling the interment space) installation and removal of the lowering device, placement and removal of artificial grass, leveling, re-grading, and sodding the grave and leveling and re-sodding the grave if the earth settles.

To remember and be remembered are natural human needs. A permanent memorial in a cemetery provides a focal point for remembrance and memorializing of the deceased. Throughout human history, memorialization of the dead has been a key component of almost every culture. Psychologists say that remembrance practices, from the funeral or memorial service to permanent memorialization, serve an important emotional function for survivors by helping them bring closure and allowing the healing process to begin. Providing a permanent resting place for the deceased is a dignified treatment for a loved one’s mortal remains, which fulfills the natural human desire for memorialization.

When a cemetery runs out of land, it will continue to operate and serve the community. Some cemeteries have crematories, and some historic cemeteries offer guided tours.

Laws vary from state to state regarding acceptable time frames for burial. In New Jersey, the funeral home must wait 24 hours AND secure a signed copy of the death certificate. Therefore, 24 hours would be the absolute minimum wait time for a burial to be completed. There are many considerations when determining how long a funeral home can hold the body. If a body has not been embalmed and refrigeration is not available, a funeral home has 48 hours to complete the burial. A body which has been embalmed, or is being kept in refrigeration, can be held longer. However, because every individual is different, we recommend you discuss time frames with your director if you have any concerns or requirements.

No. Embalming is a choice which depends on whether there is to be an open casket viewing, or if there is an extended time between death and interment. Public health laws may require embalming if the body is to be transported by air or rail.

Besides ground burial, some cemeteries offer entombment in mausoleums. In addition, most cemeteries provide choices for those who have selected cremation. These often include placement of cremated remains in a niche in a columbarium or interment in an urn space.

Norman Dean Home for Services lists direct cremation at $3,695, $1,210 above the New Jersey median of $2,485 across 427 New Jersey homes.

Yes. Cremation is on Norman Dean Home for Services' service list.

Norman Dean Home for Services lists these hours: 24 hours per day: for emergencies; Usually: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (by appointment for brief visits).

Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home (direct cremation $3,535), Dangler Funeral Home Inc and Tuttle Funeral Home (direct cremation $2,700).