More Funeral Homes in Essex County

Caldwell funeral home in a colonial building, at its present site since 1950, with a large main viewing room, a smaller room for quieter services and a private parking lot. A certified grief therapy dog attends visitations and services.

BurialCremationGreen burialVeterans servicesOut-of-state and international transportPre-need arrangements

Caldwell funeral home of a family firm in funeral service since 1934, with a second home in Union. Every funeral director is a member of the family, both buildings are wheelchair accessible, and terramation is arranged through Return Home in Washington State.

BurialCremationOut-of-state and international transportPre-need arrangementsGreen burialHuman composting

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Death Certificates and the Medical Examiner in Essex County

Vital Records Office Record

New Jersey Department of Health - Office of Vital Statistics and Registry

Essex County · State vital records office

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (except state holidays)

Office

140 East Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Certified copies

From the Local Registrar of the town or city where the death occurred, or from New Jersey Department of Health - Office of Vital Statistics and Registry

Certified copy fee

$25 first copy, $2 each additional

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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source

Coroner or Medical Examiner Record

District Medical Examiner

Essex County · Northern Regional Medical Examiner's Office

Office

325 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Serves this county

Northern Regional Medical Examiner Office (Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties)

Release of remains

1-973-648-4500 · 24-hour line · 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Verified November 1, 2026 · Source

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