Veteran services at Allwood Funeral Home
Allwood Funeral Home, located in Clifton, NJ, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,980 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.8 rating from 25 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Allwood Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,980. That places direct cremation roughly 19% above the New Jersey median ($2,495). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 23 miles from Allwood Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Allwood Funeral Home has a 4.8-star rating from 25 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Allwood Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,980. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Allwood Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Allwood Funeral Home is located at 660 Allwood Road in Clifton, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 773-6666. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Allwood Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Allwood Funeral Home starts at $2,980. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Allwood Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Allwood Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Allwood Funeral Home?
Allwood Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Scott and the Porter family have served generations of families from Clifton and beyond. For one family dealing with the effects of cancer treatment, Scott was able to restore the mother's appearance before the service.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.