Morris County
Notary for families in Morris 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.
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Documents families are often asked to sign
- 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 Morris County (9)
The state's list of active licenses (October 1, 2026) shows 9 funeral homes in the county, roughly 3% of the 292 statewide.
- Boonton: Codey Mackey Funeral Home, LLC
- Butler: the Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc.
- Lincoln Park: Deluccia-Lozito Funeral Home, Inc.; Gorny Funeral Service Inc; Keri - Lozito Funeral Home
- Madison: Burroughs Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home; Madison Memorial Home, Inc.
- Morristown: Rowe Funeral Home, LLC
- Wharton: Bermingham Funeral Home Inc
Home care in Morris County
The state lists 49 licensed home health aide employers in the county (4% of the statewide 1,155). Most are based in Parsippany (9), Morris Plains (4), East Hanover (4), Denville (3), Morristown (3). Families arranging care at home often need a power of attorney or a health care proxy signed.
Hospitals in Morris 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 Morris County notary services.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a notary come to a funeral home in Morris County?
Often, yes. Tell us the funeral home and the documents, and we confirm availability and the total before booking. An online session is another option.
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 someone receiving care at home in Morris County sign a power of attorney?
Yes, if they can understand what they are signing and show a valid ID. We can come to the home, hospital or care facility. The notary cannot sign for someone who cannot.
Estates in Morris County
The Morris County Surrogate
After a death in the county, probating the will, or appointing an administrator when there is no will, is handled by the Morris County Surrogate.
- Office
- Morris County Surrogate's Office
10 Court St., 5th Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960
973-285-6500 - Hours
- 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, Tuesday evenings to 6:30 P.M.; visits by appointment only (guide dated January 2020)
- From the county's own page
- The Surrogate's guide lists two first steps: locate the decedent's original will and present an original death certificate with raised seal.
- What the Surrogate does
- Besides probate and administration, the Morris County Surrogate handles guardianships and keeps funds owed to minors until they turn 18.
- If someone contests the will
- It becomes a Superior Court case, Chancery Division, Probate Part, in the Morris/Sussex vicinage; the Morris Surrogate keeps the file as the court's deputy clerk. Vicinage main line 862-397-5700.
- If the estate sells a house
- The deed is recorded with the Morris County Clerk, 10 Court St, Morristown, NJ 07960, 973-285-6120.
Sources for the county figures: Morris County Surrogate (NJ Courts, Jan. 27, 2026); Morris County Surrogate page; Monmouth County Surrogate, What We Do; Morris County Surrogate's guide (deputy clerk for contested matters); Morris/Sussex vicinage (NJ Courts directory); Morris County Clerk. Read in November 2026; Morris County offices do move, so confirm by phone first.