Cumberland County
Notary for families in Cumberland County: funeral homes and home care
Settling an estate or arranging care at home in the county often means signing documents before a notary. We come to the home, the hospital or the funeral home, or you can sign online.
✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. See the credentials
Matthew Coleman, NJ Notary Public and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent. Cranford, NJ. Fee confirmed before your session. Card charged only after it is complete. We aim to confirm within 15 minutes, 7am to 9pm.
What families commonly need notarized
- Estate affidavits and affidavits of title
- Living will and health care proxy
- Hospital and care facility visits
- Estate planning signings
- Vehicle title transfers
Licensed funeral homes in Cumberland County (3)
The state's list of active licenses (October 1, 2026) shows 3 funeral homes in the county, roughly 1% of the 292 statewide.
Home care in Cumberland County
17 home health aide employers held an active state license in the county, about 1% of the 1,155 in New Jersey. Most are based in Vineland (12), Millville (3), Bridgeton (2). Families arranging care at home often need a power of attorney or a health care proxy signed.
Hospitals in Cumberland County
Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, licensed facilities with active status, October 1, 2026. Listed so you can find them, not as a recommendation; we are not affiliated with any business listed. Check a license with the state before relying on it.
Funeral directors and care agencies who need a notary regularly can ask about a business notary retainer. See also Cumberland County notary services.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a notary come to a funeral home in Cumberland County?
Yes, where a visit is available. We confirm the address and the price before anyone is sent, and many documents can also be signed online.
What do families usually need notarized after a death?
Banks, the motor vehicle commission and title companies often ask for sworn statements such as affidavits about the estate or a vehicle title. The office asking for the document decides what it needs, so ask them first.
Can a notary come to a patient at home?
Yes, at the home or a facility, as long as the person signing is alert, understands the document and has ID.
Estates in Cumberland County
The Cumberland County Surrogate
Estate paperwork for a county resident starts with the county Surrogate, who admits wills to probate and appoints an administrator when there is no will.
- Office
- Cumberland County Surrogate's Office
60 W. Broad St., Suite A111, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-453-4800 - Hours
- Not confirmed on an official page; check the court's Surrogate directory or call 856-453-4800.
- What the Surrogate does
- Probate of wills, administration of estates without a will, guardianships, and money held for minors until 18 all run through the Cumberland Surrogate.
- If someone contests the will
- A dispute moves to the Superior Court's Probate Part (Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem vicinage), with the Cumberland County Surrogate acting as deputy clerk for the file. Vicinage main line 856-878-5050.
- If the estate sells a house
- The deed is recorded with the Cumberland County Clerk, 60 W. Broad St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, 856-453-4860.
Sources for the county figures: Cumberland County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026); Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do; Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters); Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem vicinage (NJ Courts directory); Cumberland County Clerk. Checked November 2026. Call a county office before you go; rooms and extensions change.