--- title: "Notary for Funeral Homes and Home Care in Bergen County, NJ" description: "Notary visits for families in Bergen County, NJ: estate affidavits, powers of attorney and health care proxies. Lists the county's 20 licensed funeral homes." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/funeral-homes-and-home-care/bergen-county" --- Bergen County # Notary for families in Bergen County: funeral homes and home care Settling an estate or arranging care at home in the county often means signing documents before a notary. We come to the home, the hospital or the funeral home, or you can sign online. [Request a visit](/notary/?service=mobile#order)[Sign online](/notary/?service=ron#order) ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) ![Matthew Coleman, founder of MCC Solutions](/img/matthew-coleman.jpg) **Matthew Coleman**, NJ Notary Public and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent. Cranford, NJ. Fee confirmed before your session. Card charged only after it is complete. We aim to confirm within 15 minutes, 7am to 9pm. ## Documents families are often asked to sign - [Estate affidavits and affidavits of title](/notary/documents/affidavit-of-title-and-estate-affidavits) - [Living will and health care proxy](/notary/documents/living-will-and-healthcare-proxy) - [Hospital and care facility visits](/notary/hospital-notary) - [Estate planning signings](/notary/estate-planning-notary) - [Vehicle title transfers](/notary/vehicle-title-notary) ## Licensed funeral homes in Bergen County (20) The county has 20 of New Jersey's 292 actively licensed funeral homes, about 7%, on the state's list dated October 1, 2026. - **[Cliffside Park](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/cliffside-park):** Harmony Hill Cremations - **[Fair Lawn](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/fair-lawn):** Vander Plaat Colonial Home - **[Fort Lee](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/fort-lee):** Kimminho Funeral Home, Inc.; McCorry Brothers - **[Hackensack](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/hackensack):** G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service, LLC; Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors; Riverside Memorial Chapels of New Jersey - **[Hasbrouck Heights](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/hasbrouck-heights):** Bergen Funeral International, LLC - **[New Milford](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/new-milford):** Funeral Shipping Services - **[Northvale](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/northvale):** Pizzi Funeral Home LLC - **[Oradell](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/oradell):** Bergen Jewish Chapel - **[Paramus](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/paramus):** Neptune Cremation Society - **[Park Ridge](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/park-ridge):** Grey Harbor Funeral Service Inc.; Kimminho Pr Funeral Home Inc. - **[Ridgefield Park](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/ridgefield-park):** Blessing Funeral Home - **[River Edge](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/river-edge):** Beaugard-McKnight Funeral Home, Inc., - **[Teaneck](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/teaneck):** Bergen Jewish Chapel - **[Tenafly](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/tenafly):** Barrett Leber Funeral Home - **[Wallington](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/wallington):** the Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home - **[Westwood](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county/westwood):** Becker Funeral Home ## Home care in Bergen County 132 home health aide employers held an active state license in the county, about 11% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. Most are based in Hackensack (22), Englewood (10), Paramus (10), Teaneck (8), Fort Lee (7). Families arranging care at home often need a power of attorney or a health care proxy signed. ## Hospitals in Bergen County - [Hackensack University Medical Center](/notary/hospitals/hackensack-university-medical-center) - [Englewood Hospital](/notary/hospitals/englewood-hospital) - [Holy Name Medical Center](/notary/hospitals/holy-name-medical-center) - [The Valley Hospital](/notary/hospitals/valley-hospital) - [Pascack Valley Medical Center](/notary/hospitals/pascack-valley-medical-center) - [Bergen New Bridge Medical Center](/notary/hospitals/bergen-new-bridge-medical-center) Source: [NJ Division of Consumer Affairs](https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/), licensed facilities with active status, October 1, 2026. Listed so you can find them, not as a recommendation; we are not affiliated with any business listed. Check a license with the state before relying on it. For funeral homes and agencies that need a notary often, there is a [business notary retainer](/notary/business-notary-retainer). See also [Bergen County notary services](/notary/new-jersey/bergen-county). FAQ ## Common questions **Will a notary meet us at the funeral home?** Often, yes. Tell us the funeral home and the documents, and we confirm availability and the total before booking. An online session is another option. **What do families usually need notarized after a death?** Banks, the motor vehicle commission and title companies often ask for sworn statements such as affidavits about the estate or a vehicle title. The office asking for the document decides what it needs, so ask them first. **Can someone receiving care at home in Bergen County sign a power of attorney?** Yes, if they can understand what they are signing and show a valid ID. We can come to the home, hospital or care facility. The notary cannot sign for someone who cannot. Estates in Bergen County ## The Bergen County Surrogate In Bergen County, the Surrogate's Court is where a will is probated or an administrator is appointed. Ask the office what to bring before you go. Office Bergen County Surrogate's Office 2 Bergen County Plaza, 5th Floor, Suite 5000, Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-336-6700 Hours Not confirmed on an official page; [check the court's Surrogate directory](https://www.njcourts.gov/ht/node/976826) or call 201-336-6700. What the Surrogate does Besides probate and administration, the Bergen County Surrogate handles guardianships and keeps funds owed to minors until they turn 18. If someone contests the will A dispute moves to the Superior Court's Probate Part (Bergen vicinage), with the Bergen County Surrogate acting as deputy clerk for the file. Vicinage main line 201-221-0700. If the estate sells a house The deed is recorded with the Bergen County Clerk, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601, 201-336-7036. Sources for the county figures: [Bergen County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026)](https://www.njcourts.gov/ht/node/976826); [Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do](https://www.visitmonmouth.com/Page.aspx?Id=3030); [Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters)](https://www.morriscountynj.gov/files/sharedassets/public/departments/surrogate/surrogateguide.pdf); [Bergen vicinage (NJ Courts directory)](https://www.njcourts.gov/print/pdf/node/499721); [Bergen County Clerk](https://www.bergencountyclerk.gov/Contact). Read in November 2026; Bergen County offices do move, so confirm by phone first. ## Need a notary in Bergen County? [Request a visit](/notary/?service=mobile#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)