Paterson

Paterson, the seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, is the state’s third largest city. The city has a high density population in excess of 147,000 people.

There are five funeral homes in Paterson, all of which are within easy reach of the center.

Paterson has upwards of four crematoria, some of which are integrated with funeral homes, and there are six cemeteries and memorial parks situated in the local area, including: Cedar Lawn Cemetery on McLean Boulevard, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Totowa Road, and Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery on Maple Avenue.

Places of worship in Paterson include: St Gerard Majella Catholic Church on West Broadway, Calvary Baptist Church on 18th Street, Congregation BNAI Israel on Park Avenue, and Omar Mosque on Getty Avenue.

Funeral homes in Paterson will be able to support and help you you with your loved one’s funeral arrangements and will be aware of state laws in New Jersey that apply following a death. This includes filing a certificate of death with the registrar within five days of someone’s death. Embalming is not required in New Jersey, unless a person is to be transported via common carrier such as plane or train and will not reach its destination within 24 hours. There are no restrictions as to where you may scatter funeral ashes.

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