New Jersey · 21 counties
When someone dies in New Jersey
Two things matter first: getting certified death certificates, and, if money is short, reaching the burial assistance program in the county where the death happened. Pick your county below for exact contacts.
The paperwork
Death certificates in New Jersey
Order certified copies from the New Jersey vital records office. The CDC keeps the official directory of every state office: find the New Jersey vital records office. The funeral home can also order copies for you. Most families need about 10.
Planning ahead
Nobody has died yet? Set up a power of attorney
If someone you love is aging or ill, the cheapest protection your family can get is a power of attorney, and it must happen while they can still sign. We cover New Jersey's exact rules and official forms.
New Jersey power of attorney rulesPick your county