Ocean County
Notary for families in Ocean County: funeral homes and home care
When a family in Ocean County is dealing with a death or care at home, a notary can come to you, to the hospital or to the funeral home. Online sessions are another option.
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.
What families commonly need notarized
- Estate affidavits and affidavits of title
- Living will and health care proxy
- Hospital and care facility visits
- Estate planning signings
- Vehicle title transfers
Licensed funeral homes in Ocean County (21)
Ocean County has 21 of New Jersey's 292 actively licensed funeral homes, about 7%, on the state's list dated October 1, 2026.
- Brick: Laurelton Memorial Funeral Home
- Forked River: Marotti Burns Funeral and Cremation Services
- Jackson: Oliverie Funeral Home
- Lakewood: Belkoff Goldstein Funeral Chapel; Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Funeral Chapels; D'elia Funeral Home; Jewish Burial Society of New Jersey LLC
- Manahawkin: Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC; Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home
- Manchester: Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home; Manchester Memorial Funeral Home
- New Egypt: Tilghman Funeral Home
- Seaside Park: Timothy E Ryan Home For Funerals
- Toms River: Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home; Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services; Kedz Funeral Home; Quinn Hopping Funeral Home; Silverton Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC
- West Creek: Polhemus Cremation Services
- Whiting: Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home; Lighthouse Cremation
Home care in Ocean County
78 home health aide employers held an active state license in Ocean County, about 7% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. The most are in Toms River (25), Brick (21), Lakewood (7), Jackson (5), Manahawkin (3). Care at home often starts with a power of attorney or a health care proxy.
Hospitals in Ocean County
Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, 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.
Funeral directors and care agencies who need a notary regularly can ask about a business notary retainer. See also Ocean County notary services.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a notary come to a funeral home in Ocean County?
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?
It depends on who is asking. Banks, title companies and the MVC commonly want affidavits signed before a notary. Ask the office for its exact form before the signing.
Can someone receiving care at home in Ocean 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.