Veteran services at Becker Funeral Home
Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Becker Funeral Home is a Level Four Founding Community Partner, offering specialized veteran's memorial services with full military honors. They also host annual community events in honor of veterans and collaborate with local veterans organizations." On-site amenities include multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.9-star average over 152 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, veterans service, memorial keepsakes, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include multiple chapels and gardens. 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 Becker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,100. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 25 miles from Becker Funeral Home. Becker Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Becker Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 152 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Becker Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Becker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,100. 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 Becker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Becker Funeral Home is located at 219 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, NJ. You can reach the home at (201) 664-0292. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Becker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Becker Funeral Home provides cremation services, burial services, funeral services, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Becker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Becker Funeral Home is a Level Four Founding Community Partner, offering specialized veteran's memorial services with full military honors. They also host annual community events in honor of veterans and collaborate with local veterans organizations.
Which faith traditions does Becker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
How do families rate Becker Funeral Home?
Becker Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 152 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Becker Funeral Home apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- 24/7 on-site presence with employees living in apartments on the second floor.
- Specialization in highly personalized services, accommodating unique requests like balloon releases, horse and carriage processions, or funeral canoes.
- 100% Service Guarantee, offering a refund for any dissatisfactory aspect of service.
- Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, allowing changes at any time.
- Relocation Protection, enabling prepaid plans to be transferred to other qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Personalization
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Celestis Memorial Spaceflight
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Korean.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Becker Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Becker Funeral Home, and especially Justin, were truly exceptional during one of the hardest times of our lives. My dad was Jewish, as are my sisters, while my stepmom is Christian. My dad wanted a Jewish burial, and although we brought in a rabbi, we chose a non-denominational funeral home. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to honor my dad’s wishes and our family’s traditions. Justin and the entire team worked seamlessly with the rabbi, ensuring every detail of a Jewish burial was handled with care and respect. They provided yarmulkes and mourning cloths for visitors, ner neshama memorial candles, and keriah cloths for our family. They were thoughtful, proactive, and deeply respectful of our traditions. My dad passed right before the Sabbath during a blizzard, and we were also dealing with brutal cold. Justin even provided a basket of hand warmers. That level of foresight and kindness meant so much to us. They were always available and incredibly supportive, providing personal email addresses and cell phone numbers even after hours, so we never felt alone or overwhelmed. They handled everything so we could focus on grieving and being together as a family without added stress. We are deeply grateful for their compassion, flexibility, and professionalism, and I cannot recommend Becker Funeral Home and Justin highly enough.”
“Our experience with Becker Funeral Home was truly excellent. From the moment we arrived, we felt well taken care of. The staff was compassionate, patient, and incredibly helpful, guiding us through every step with kindness and professionalism. During such a difficult and emotional time, their support made all the difference. We are deeply grateful for their care and would highly recommend Becker Funeral Home to any family in need of their services.”
“Becker Funeral home is a very professional and dignified establishment. Jake took good care of my family during this difficult time and he was very knowledgeable, respectful, and professional during the whole process.”
“My husband and I chose Becker Funeral Home for the cremation of our son following a pregnancy loss, and we are truly grateful for the care we received. We worked with Justin, who was incredibly compassionate, supportive, and attentive every step of the way. During such a heartbreaking time, we felt genuinely cared for, and the entire process was handled with great sensitivity and professionalism. We were kept informed throughout each step until we were able to bring our baby’s ashes home. We highly recommend Becker Funeral Home, and we sincerely thank Justin for his kindness and support during this difficult time.”
“We are deeply grateful to the entire staff at Dignity Memorial, led by Stavros, for the excellent job they did. Everyone was so thoughtful and considerate, making sure our family’s needs were met with compassion and care.”
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 SettlementHow 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.