More Funeral Homes in Union County

Non-sectarian Fanwood funeral home, family operated since 1928 and begun in Plainfield, serving families from Scotch Plains, Westfield, Watchung, Warren and Edison across Union, Somerset and Middlesex counties. Its directors assist families with Medicaid qualification.

BurialCremationOut-of-state and international transportPre-need arrangements

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Death Certificates and the Medical Examiner in Union County

Vital Records Office Record

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

Union 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

Union 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 3, 2026 · Source

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