Madison Memorial Home
5.0(60)
159 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940
CremationTraditional Burial+4
Compare 2 funeral homes and cremation providers in Madison. Providers in this area average 5.0 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
Local directory evidence
This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Madison, NJ
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
159 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940
106 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940
Funeral homes in surrounding areas
This directory currently lists 2 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Madison, NJ.
2 listed providers in Madison, NJ include cremation-related services. Examples include Madison Memorial Home, Burroughs Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home.
2 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Madison Memorial Home, Burroughs Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home.
2 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Madison Memorial Home has the highest review count in this city dataset with 60 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Madison, New Jersey typically range from $2,000 for direct cremation to $10,000 or more for traditional burial with services. New Jersey does not regulate funeral pricing, so costs vary between the 2 funeral homes in Madison. Families should request itemized price lists from both providers to compare services and ensure transparency.
Cremation has become increasingly popular in New Jersey, now chosen by approximately 60% of families statewide. In Madison, both of the city's funeral homes offer cremation services alongside traditional burial options. New Jersey law requires a 48-hour waiting period after death before cremation can occur, and a cremation authorization form must be signed by the next of kin.
Madison has 2 funeral homes with an average rating of 5.0 stars, indicating strong community satisfaction with both providers. Families should compare general price lists, visit facilities in person, and consider factors such as service flexibility, religious or cultural accommodations, and proximity to preferred cemeteries in Morris County. Reading recent reviews from Madison-area families can also provide insight into each provider's strengths.
Funeral planning in Madison typically begins with a consultation at one of the city's 2 funeral homes to discuss service preferences, budget, and documentation. New Jersey requires a death certificate signed by a physician or medical examiner, and the funeral home will coordinate with the Madison Health Department for filing. Most services in Madison are held within 3-5 days of death, though this timeline can be adjusted based on family needs and cemetery availability.
New Jersey law requires embalming only if a public viewing is planned or if final disposition does not occur within 48 hours. Burial in Madison must occur in an established cemetery, with permits obtained through the local registrar. Cremated remains in New Jersey may be kept at home, scattered in designated areas, or interred in cemeteries, though scattering on private property requires landowner permission.
Yes, both funeral homes in Madison offer pre-planning services that allow individuals to document their wishes and secure current pricing. New Jersey permits preneed funeral contracts, which can be funded through insurance or trust arrangements to protect against future price increases. Pre-planning in Madison also reduces emotional and financial burden on surviving family members by ensuring all decisions are made in advance.