Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Jewish Cemeteries In New Jersey Provide Options

By Rachael Gutierrez


Making decisions following the passing of someone you love can be challenging. Fortunately, there are options when choosing Jewish cemeteries in New Jersey. Based on your needs, here are some of the choices that are available to you after a tragic loss.

Facing the unexpected costs of a funeral can be overwhelming. Request from the funeral home, a categorized listing of what they include in their price. Some funeral homes may include the chapel or synagogue but not the memorial or graveside service. Having a list shows you not only what is included, but also what may be needed that is not included.

Choosing the right funeral home should not be based solely on financial aspects. You need to also consider the religious customs and beliefs of the person who passed. You might consider a more traditional service for someone with more traditional beliefs. You should consider if your loved one was orthodox, reformed or conservative and choose the rabbi carefully.

The loss of someone you love is painful enough, but when it is unexpected and they are out of town, the process of bringing them back to New Jersey can be frustrating. Speak with the funeral directors regarding arrangements to bring them home. Many times, they will make the arrangements with the other funeral home so that you will not have to deal with both of them.

Make sure to keep design and quality in mind when considering gravestones, markers and monuments. It is also important to consider the color, size and shape as well. Many cemeteries offer choices when it comes to burial, entombment and cremation. Speak with other friends and family members about your loved ones wishes when considering those options.

Consider whether or not you wish to have people make donations to charitable organizations. When unsure of how to make these arrangements, you can always request a list of charities for this purpose. If there is a specific charity that you wish to acknowledge, make sure to ask the director for assistance.

If you must wait longer than 48 hours for the final disposition of the body, New Jersey law requires that the body must be embalmed. By choosing not to have the body embalmed, the final disposition must take place within 48 hours. If you choose for the final disposition to occur within the first 48 hours, you must make swift decisions regarding the arrangements.

Speak with family and friends regarding which facilities they have used in the past. Ask relevant questions. Find out if they were happy with the services that were provided. If they were unhappy, ask why.

Find out if your loved one had a preplan service. This plan allows someone to choose their services, their rabbi, their burial preference and their monument choices before they pass. Thus, protecting their loved ones from the additional stress of making those decisions.

During this time, you may have to show some resolve. Take time and research the options that are available to you. Ask specific questions. Visit several Jewish cemeteries in New Jersey to see what they offer. Respect the person your loved one was. Base your decisions on what they would want, and what you can afford.




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