Funeral Home Services

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has awarded a contract for funeral home services to seven vendors, including Kedz Funeral Home, Colonial Funeral Home, and Chapels of Eden, LLC, among others. The contract is for a period of one year, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and has a maximum value of $360,000. The services to be provided include the transportation of human remains in connection with cases within the jurisdiction of the Ocean County Medical Examiner. Some of the vendors are also authorized to provide storage for decedent's remains and funeral goods and services for the burial of unclaimed bodies of indigents. • The contract was awarded through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. • The vendors were selected based on their qualifications and experience. • The contract is contingent upon the adoption of the 2024 Temporary County Budget and the 2024 County Budget. • The Department of Finance will notify the appropriate County official when funds have become available. • A certified copy of the resolution and the professional services agreements will be available for public inspection.