Barclay Funeral Home

Veteran services at Barclay Funeral Home

Barclay Funeral Home, located in Clayton, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Barclay Funeral Home provides military honors and services, with interments at facilities like the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. William C. Barclay Jr. is also an exempt member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Barclay Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,355. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the New Jersey median ($2,495). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, approximately 24 miles from Barclay Funeral Home. Barclay Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

New Jersey has approximately 647 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Barclay Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Barclay Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,355. 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 Barclay Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Barclay Funeral Home is located at 208 Maple Street in Clayton, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 881-3040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Barclay Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Barclay Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, pre-need arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Barclay Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Barclay Funeral Home provides military honors and services, with interments at facilities like the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. William C. Barclay Jr. is also an exempt member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association.

Which faith traditions does Barclay Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Denominations, Roman Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets Barclay Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1934, now in its third generation.
The funeral home operates out of a historic building, originally constructed as The Temperance Hotel between 1900-1905.
Active affiliation with multiple state and national funeral director associations, as well as the New Jersey State Firemen's Association.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home Facility

· Viewing Room

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New Jersey State Pre-Paid Funeral Trust Fund
· The West Jersey Funeral Directors Association
· New Jersey State Firemen's Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Green burial
· Green cremation
· Traditional funerals
· Simple cremation
· Direct cremation
· Grief support
· Pre-need program

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Denominations, Roman Catholic, Episcopal.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

Begin Veteran Estate Settlement

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.