What to Do When Death Occurs
When a death occurs, the first steps are to notify the funeral home, gather key documents, and contact close family. Jersey Memorial Group is available 24 hours a day to guide you.
The First Steps to Take
If a death occurs at home or in a care setting, contact the appropriate authorities or staff, then notify Jersey Memorial Group at (844) 953-7739. Our caring staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to guide you through the next steps.
Jersey Memorial Group was founded in 2009 and is privately owned by David Lee Hernandez, Jr. and his wife Stacey. It is the largest network of privately owned funeral homes in New Jersey, uniting trusted family firms, several serving their communities since the 1800s, and operating its own crematory with a documented identification and tracking process for every individual in our care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first thing to do when someone dies?
First, contact the appropriate authorities or care staff, then notify the funeral home. Jersey Memorial Group can be reached any time at (844) 953-7739 to begin guiding your family.
Who do I notify when a death occurs at home or in a hospital?
At home, contact emergency or hospice staff first; in a hospital or care facility, the staff will guide you. In all cases, notify the funeral home so it can begin arrangements.
Jersey Memorial Group is here for you 24 hours a day at (844) 953-7739.
