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Visit the Division's web site at http://www.njsp.org/recruit/recruit.html or call toll-free 877- NJSP-877. Yes. For additional information, please contact the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Vital Statistics at (609) 292-4087 ext. 505. See similar questions...

No. Oregon law requires that human remains held longer than 24 hours after death be either embalmed, refrigerated, or cremated. There can be circumstances when embalming will be required by a cemetery for entombment in a Mausoleum or to transfer the remains across state lines. See similar questions...

Yes, Freedom Eldercare is licensed as a Home Health Care Services company, meeting the State's requirements for home care agencies. We are regulated by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and Board of Nursing. See similar questions...

No, embalming is not required by law except under certain circumstances (for example, when shipping the body to another state). Under federal rules, a funeral home may not embalm a body (or charge for it) without authorization from the family. Embalming disinfects the body and replaces certain fluids with chemicals. This helps preserve the body for a few days so that the deceased may be viewed before burial or cremation. See similar questions...

Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements such as viewing or visitation with an open casket. You do not have to pay for embalming you did not approve if you select arrangements such as a direct cremation or immediate burial. If the funeral home must charge to conduct an embalming, your designee will be notified of the reasons in writing. See similar questions...

The New Jersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR) collects information on all new cases of cancer diagnosed since October 1978 among people living in New Jersey at the time of diagnosis. Over 40,000 cases are reported to the Registry each year. See similar questions...

In recognition of asthma as significant public health issue, the Department of Health and Senior Services in 2000 established an asthma program. The Asthma Awareness and Education Program (AAEP) is located within the Division of Family Health Services/Chronic Disease and Prevention Service Unit. See similar questions...

Yes. If a business in-state or out, conducts business with a contracting agency in New Jersey, then the business must have a BRC. See similar questions...

In New York State embalming, in nearly all situations, is not required by law. As is the case in most states, however, embalming is required when a reportable contagious disease caused the death or when the remains are to be transported from one state to another by common carrier (airlines, etc.). Embalming sanitizes and provides temporary preservation of the body, decelerates the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness. See similar questions...

Interdisciplinary Teams - Listen in on a health care team explore issues concerning interdisciplinary patient care. See similar questions...

If your civil union meets the requirements of the state in which you registered, then it is recognized by the State of New Jersey. No. You are not required to enter into a civil union in New Jersey. If your civil union or same-sex marriage meets the requirements of the state or country in which you registered, then it is recognized by the State of New Jersey. However, if you wish, you may also elect to enter into a civil union in New Jersey. See similar questions...

No. This is a service provided by funeral homes. Embalmers, whether they work privately or are employees of funeral homes are required by the State to have a license to perform this service. You may ask a funeral home or private embalmer to produce their license upon request. See similar questions...