Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties.

This bill would allow crematories to operate as stand-alone facilities separate from cemeteries and funeral homes, rather than being restricted to cemetery property or existing funeral home operations. It would permit crematories to be established on property owned or leased by a crematory company (defined as a stand-alone facility separate from cemeteries and funeral homes) and would require these companies to be nonprofit organizations. The bill would require crematory companies to file annual reports with the New Jersey Cemetery Board, adopt regulations for crematory use, and publicly post their service charges. This change would directly affect crematory companies, funeral homes, and cemetery operators in New Jersey.