<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0fd25Z_0vi0Pxvf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0fd25Z_0vi0Pxvf00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Michele Pilenza</figcaption></figure><p>Discussing death can be uncomfortable, but it’s often crucial for peace of mind.</p><p>Having a financial plan in place for funeral expenses can alleviate a lot of stress for loved ones during an extremely difficult time.</p><p>It's so important to know and understand your rights when putting together a funeral for a loved one.</p><p><a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-funeral-cost-by-state">World Population Review</a> provided information about what the "Funeral Rule" is all about.</p><p>The Federal Trade Commission introduced this rule in the early 80's ensuring that funeral directors provide transparency to help you with making the most informed decisions.</p><p>This guarantees that only pay for the services you want, are given a list of all the services provided, and are told prices over the phone, among other rights.</p><p>World Population Review has a list of the average funeral cost by state in 2024.</p><p>You have to take into consideration several things including the price of the hearse, funeral home service fee, casket, headstone, and burial plot.</p><p>Hawaii has the highest average funeral cost of $15,203 in 2024.</p><p>Mississippi has the lowest average funeral cost of $6,568 in 2024.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2KXE6R_0vi0Pxvf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2KXE6R_0vi0Pxvf00" width="1250" height="937" ><figcaption>Photo by Strauss Western on Unsplash</figcaption></figure><h2>What is the Average Cost of a New Jersey Funeral in 2024?</h2><p>The average cost of a funeral in New Jersey in 2024 is <b>$9,154</b>.</p><p>Find out which states have the highest and lowest funeral expenses for this year.</p><h2>The Most Expensive States for Funerals in 2024</h2><ul><li>Hawaii - $15,203</li><li>California - $10,727</li><li>Oregon - $10,424</li><li>New York - $10,355</li><li>Massachusetts - $10,270</li><li>Maryland - $9,921</li><li>Alaska - $9,913</li><li>Connecticut - $9,689</li><li>Rhode Island - $9,247</li><li>New Jersey - $9,154</li></ul><h2>The Least Expensive States for Funerals in 2024</h2><ul><li>Mississippi - $6,568</li><li>Oklahoma - $6,722</li><li>Arkansas - $6,800</li><li>Kansas - $6,808</li><li>Missouri - $6,885</li><li>Georgia - $6,924</li><li>Alabama - $6,924</li><li>New Mexico - $6,939</li><li>Tennessee - $6,986</li><li>Indiana - $7,001</li></ul><h2>How much does the average NJ home cost? Median prices by county</h2><p>Everything is costing more these days — and housing is certainly no exception in New Jersey.</p><p>Data for 2023 from January through May, compiled by New Jersey Realtors, shows that homes hit the market and sell in two months or less, on average.</p><p>Median prices for single-family homes have reached $500,000 and above in nine counties.</p><p>Most counties have seen houses go for more than the list price this year, while the rest have been very close to asking — on average.</p><h2>LOOK: Here's how much grocery shopping now costs in the U.S.</h2><p>The average cost of groceries for one person per month in 2023 was around $337. But how does your state compare? Do you pay more, or less? Data compiled by <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-cost-of-groceries-by-state/">Zippia</a> takes a look at the average monthly grocery bill per person in all 50 states. States are listed from least expensive to most expensive and are rounded up to the nearest dollar.</p></div></body>

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2024 Funeral Costs: New Jersey And Nationwide Trends

Discussing death can be uncomfortable, but it’s often crucial for peace of mind. Having a financial plan in place for funeral expenses can alleviate a lot of stress for loved ones during an extremely difficult time. It's so important to know and understand your rights when putting together a...