Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home has served Highland Park and surrounding communities since 1933, offering compassionate, personalized funeral services rooted in tradition and integrity. Established as the Jaqui Funeral Home, our legacy began with a commitment to ethical standards and community support, which continues today as a family-owned operation. Our Victorian home-turned-funeral facility, operational since 1949, provides a warm, home-like atmosphere for families during their time of need. We specialize in diverse cultural and religious services, including cremation, Medicaid-eligible funerals, Jewish ceremonies, and Asian Indian (Hindu) traditions, while offering pre-planning, veterans' honors, and aftercare programs.Our team, led by Daniel and Jacqueline Simone, prioritizes 24/7 availability, transparent communication, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every family receives dignified, tailored support. With over 90 years of combined experience, we remain dedicated to evolving with community needs while preserving the personal touch that defines our service philosophy.
Services
Cremation Services
Medicaid Funerals
Jewish Ceremonies
Asian Indian Funerals
Aftercare Programs
Veterans' Services
Pre-Planning
Urn Store
Green Burials
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated since 1933 with deep community roots.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies.
- Specialized services for diverse cultural and religious traditions.
- Comprehensive aftercare support including grief counseling and memorials.
- Experienced team with certifications in funeral service and pre-planning.
What people say
Caring professionals
Exceptional support
Personalized service
24/7 availability
Cultural sensitivity
Services
Cremation Services
Cremation offers flexibility for memorial services before or after the process. We provide rental caskets, urn options, and scattering assistance while maintaining respectful, personalized ceremonies. Our team ensures compliance with religious and cultural preferences, including Hindu and Jewish traditions. Services may include visitation, memorial gatherings, or private ash interment.
Medicaid Funerals
We facilitate Medicaid-eligible burials or cremations with eligibility verification and paperwork processing. Families may supplement costs up to $1,570. Services include chapel visitation, clergy coordination, and adherence to state requirements for dignified, affordable arrangements supporting low-income individuals and families.
Jewish Ceremonies
We conduct traditional Jewish funerals with consultation for family observance levels. Services include coordination with local Chevra Kadisha for ritual washing, shroud dressing, and Orthodox casket preparation. Grave-side ceremonies and cemetery arrangements align with Jewish customs, ensuring respectful, culturally accurate rites.
Asian Indian Funerals
Our team supports Hindu funeral traditions with priest coordination, traditional clothing, and biodegradable containers for cremation. We accommodate sacred rituals like flower and spice offerings, ensuring cremation processes align with cultural practices while providing compassionate guidance for families navigating end-of-life arrangements.
Aftercare Programs
We offer year-long daily grief support emails, a four-book bereavement series, and annual Light of Remembrance services with candle-lighting and seedling plantings. These programs provide ongoing emotional support, fostering healing communities for families coping with loss through personalized, continuous care.
People
Daniel Simone
Manager/Owner, CFSP, CPC, CCO
Daniel Simone, a licensed funeral director since 1977, holds a Doctorate in Education and certifications in funeral service and pre-planning. With over 45 years of experience across NJ, NY, PA, and FL, he has led Jaqui-Kuhn since 2018, prioritizing compassionate, ethical care.
Jacqueline Simone
Office Manager/Owner
Jacqueline Simone supports daily operations with administrative expertise, leveraging her Criminal Justice degree and decades of experience in family-focused funeral service management. She ensures seamless client interactions while maintaining the business's community-centric values.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide cremation, burial, Medicaid-eligible funerals, Jewish ceremonies, Asian Indian (Hindu) rituals, green burials, and veterans' services, all tailored to cultural, religious, and personal preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement consultations to document preferences, reducing future stress while ensuring your wishes are honored with dignity and precision.
Do you support veterans' families?
We provide free caskets for US veterans, military honors, and specialized burial flag assistance, honoring service members' sacrifices through respectful, protocol-driven ceremonies.
How do you accommodate different cultural needs?
Our team collaborates with families and religious leaders to ensure ceremonies align with Jewish, Hindu, and other cultural traditions, including ritual preparations and language-specific coordination.
What aftercare resources are available?
We offer year-long daily grief emails, bereavement books, and annual remembrance services with candle-lighting and seedling plantings to support long-term healing.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with death notifications, transportation, and urgent arrangement needs.
