M.J. Murphy Funeral Home
616 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852
License #4012
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“During a difficult time family members need assurance that their loved one will be managed properly even in death. The staff at M J Murphy have their best and was attentive, answered every question maybe twice, was patient because they know what is required at this time to be supportive to the family in need. The Royer family expresses thanks and respect to John and Carmine for giving us time and all the information that we needed for a great home going for our dad. Thank you so much. We would recommend the services to all”
— Marcelline Olaleye
“We used M.J. Murphy funeral home for my Dad many years ago and for my Mom this past week. They are an exceptional funeral home to work with. John Oliveti made the process much less stressful and was very easy to work with. No high pressure sales tactics at all. Just got exactly what Mom wanted. I highly recommend M.J. Murphy Funeral Home when the need arises.”
— Peter Burdick
“Words cannot express how thankful my family and I are for Anthony and his staff. Within 30 min of my Dad’s passing, Anthony personally came to the long term care facility to bring my dad to the funeral parlor and then prepared and dressed him so we could sit with him privately. Anthony coordinated every aspect of the funeral…finding clergy and arranging every detail with the cemetery. He was in constant contact with us prior to the funeral checking in to see how we were doing and reassuring us that everything was taken care. He attended the funeral making sure that everything went as it should, which it did. He even personally delivered the death certificate to my mom a few days later. Anthony is incredibly compassionate and perfectly suited for his profession. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Anthony.”
— Pam S
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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