Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home has served Highland Park and surrounding communities since 1949, rooted in a legacy dating back to 1933. As an independently family-owned and operated business, we prioritize personalized service and ethical standards, adapting to evolving community needs while maintaining a home-like atmosphere. Our team, led by Manager Daniel Simone and his wife Jacqueline, provides compassionate support before, during, and after the loss of a loved one. With over 90 years of combined experience, we specialize in traditional funerals, cremation, Medicaid-eligible services, and culturally specific ceremonies including Jewish, Hindu, and Asian Indian traditions.Our commitment extends beyond immediate services through aftercare programs like daily grief support emails and annual remembrance events. We are proud to serve all faiths with dignity and have been entrusted by generations of families in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Services
Cremation Services
Medicaid Funerals
Jewish Funerals
Hindu Ceremonies
Aftercare Support
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1933 with generational funeral service expertise
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
- Specialized cultural and religious funeral arrangements
- Personalized aftercare programs including grief support
- Community-focused with local knowledge of Middlesex County
What people say
Caring, professional
Phenomenal support
Understanding loving heart
Made everything effortless
Wonderful to talk to
Services
Cremation Services
Flexible cremation options with memorialization choices including traditional funeral services before cremation or memorial ceremonies afterward. We provide biodegradable containers for scattering remains and offer rental caskets for viewings. Our staff guides families through every step while respecting personal preferences and budget considerations.
Medicaid Funerals
State-compliant funeral arrangements for Medicaid recipients with up to $1570 in supplemental funding. We handle all required paperwork verification with county offices and offer chapel visitation options. Services maintain dignity while meeting strict regulatory requirements for eligibility verification and documentation.
Jewish Funerals
Traditional Jewish funeral services including coordination with local Chevra Kadisha for ritual washing and shroud preparation. We provide Orthodox caskets and facilitate both chapel services and graveside ceremonies at Jewish cemeteries. Staff understands specific observance requirements and cultural traditions for end-of-life rituals.
Hindu Ceremonies
Custom Hindu funeral arrangements with traditional clothing, sacred symbols, and biodegradable cremation containers. Our team coordinates with Hindu priests for final rites and accommodates family preferences for cremation ceremonies. We maintain cultural sensitivity while providing modern facilities for contemporary needs.
Aftercare Support
Continuing care through our four-book bereavement series mailed quarterly during the first year. Annual Light of Remembrance service includes candle lighting and evergreen seedlings for planting. Daily grief support emails provide ongoing comfort to families navigating loss.
People
Daniel Simone
Manager
Licensed funeral director with over 20 years experience in compassionate end-of-life services. Specializes in personalized arrangements and community-focused care while maintaining family business traditions since 2018.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, Medicaid-eligible arrangements, Jewish funerals, Hindu ceremonies, green burials, and personalized memorial services.
Do you handle veterans' funeral arrangements?
Yes, we assist with military honors, headstone applications, and burial flag presentations for US Armed Forces veterans.
Are pre-planning services available?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement consultations and documentation to ensure your wishes are honored while reducing family decision-making during loss.
What aftercare support do you provide?
Our Continuing Care Series includes quarterly bereavement books, daily grief emails, and annual remembrance ceremonies with candle lighting and seedlings.
Can you accommodate cultural/religious traditions?
We specialize in Jewish, Hindu, and Asian Indian ceremonies with appropriate rituals, clothing, and ceremonial items as required by specific faiths.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with death notifications, arrangements, and transportation services.
Reviews (2)
Jason Borrelli
Mar 04, 2021
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We lost my father in law recently. Danny the funeral director did a wonderful job making my wife feel at ease. He took care of everything for us. Danny was very responsive, transparent, worked within our budget and of course truly empathetic. My family was very fortunate to have Danny and his team help us during this difficult time.
Sarah Veigas
Jan 26, 2021
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I highly recommend Dan and his services, he went above and beyond accommodating my needs at very last minute. He is honest and trustworthy absolutely down to earth. Prices are reasonable I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in need.
