Veteran services at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel
Veteran families in Livingston, NJ can turn to Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel is a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans. Their staff is knowledgeable about benefits available to military veterans and they host annual community events in their honor. They assist families in creating veteran memorial services." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans memorial service. 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 large-capacity chapel 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 Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $4,900. That places direct cremation roughly 96% above 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 28 miles from Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel. Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel 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. Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,900. 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 Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel is located at 68 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 422-0600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel provides jewish funeral services, traditional funeral, cremation, burial, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel is a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans. Their staff is knowledgeable about benefits available to military veterans and they host annual community events in their honor. They assist families in creating veteran memorial services.
Which faith traditions does Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish families, among others.
What sets Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel apart
- Specialization and expertise in Jewish funeral traditions, including dedicated facilities like a Tahara room and Shomer/Watcher availability.
- Designation as a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, demonstrating specialized knowledge of veteran benefits and services.
- Ability to accommodate a wide range of service sizes, from intimate gatherings to large formal funerals for over 300 people in their modern chapel.
- Comprehensive administrative assistance, including death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
- Offers catered events and black car service as part of their service offerings.
Military & veteran services offered
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.