New Jersey Funeral Costs

Discussing death can be uncomfortable, but it’s often crucial for peace of mind.

Having a financial plan in place for funeral expenses can alleviate a lot of stress for loved ones during an extremely difficult time.

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It's so important to know and understand your rights when putting together a funeral for a loved one.

World Population Review provided information about what the "Funeral Rule" is all about.

The Federal Trade Commission introduced this rule in the early 80's ensuring that funeral directors provide transparency to help you with making the most informed decisions.

This guarantees that only pay for the services you want, are given a list of all the services provided, and are told prices over the phone, among other rights.

World Population Review has a list of the average funeral cost by state in 2024.

You have to take into consideration several things including the price of the hearse, funeral home service fee, casket, headstone, and burial plot.

Hawaii has the highest average funeral cost of $15,203 in 2024.

Mississippi has the lowest average funeral cost of $6,568 in 2024.

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What is the Average Cost of a New Jersey Funeral in 2024?

The average cost of a funeral in New Jersey in 2024 is $9,154.

Find out which states have the highest and lowest funeral expenses for this year.

The Most Expensive States for Funerals in 2024

Hawaii - $15,203
California - $10,727
Oregon - $10,424
New York - $10,355
Massachusetts - $10,270
Maryland - $9,921
Alaska - $9,913
Connecticut - $9,689
Rhode Island - $9,247
New Jersey - $9,154

The Least Expensive States for Funerals in 2024

Mississippi - $6,568
Oklahoma - $6,722
Arkansas - $6,800
Kansas - $6,808
Missouri - $6,885
Georgia - $6,924
Alabama - $6,924
New Mexico - $6,939
Tennessee - $6,986
Indiana - $7,001

How much does the average NJ home cost? Median prices by county

Everything is costing more these days — and housing is certainly no exception in New Jersey.

Data for 2023 from January through May, compiled by New Jersey Realtors, shows that homes hit the market and sell in two months or less, on average.

Median prices for single-family homes have reached $500,000 and above in nine counties.

Most counties have seen houses go for more than the list price this year, while the rest have been very close to asking — on average.

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Source: 2024 Funeral Costs: New Jersey And Nationwide Trends

Filed Under: New Jersey, 2024

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