Boylan Funeral Home

Veteran services at Boylan Funeral Home

Boylan Funeral Home in New Brunswick, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Boylan Funeral Home assists families in honoring eligible veterans by coordinating military funeral honors, which include the folding and presentation of the American flag, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, draping the casket with the U.S. flag, and a final salute at the gravesite. They also help families communicate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for benefits such as Presidential Memorial Certificates and assistance with headstones or markers. Eligibility for these honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers." On-site amenities include lot parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $1,940 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Boylan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,940. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 29 miles from Boylan Funeral Home. Boylan 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. Boylan Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,940. 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 Boylan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Boylan Funeral Home is located at 188 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 545-4040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Boylan Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Boylan Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, preplanning, grief resources, eulogies & obituaries, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Boylan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Boylan Funeral Home assists families in honoring eligible veterans by coordinating military funeral honors, which include the folding and presentation of the American flag, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, draping the casket with the U.S. flag, and a final salute at the gravesite. They also help families communicate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for benefits such as Presidential Memorial Certificates and assistance with headstones or markers. Eligibility for these honors is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers.

Which faith traditions does Boylan Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Boylan Funeral Home apart

Over 60 years of family ownership and operation, with a deep history in the New Brunswick and Edison communities.
Offers complimentary consultations and planning materials for pre-arranged funeral services, including prefunding options.
Provides interactive online tributes for memorializing loved ones, enabling condolences, memory sharing, and photo posting for those unable to attend in person.
Assists families in creating highly personalized services, from traditional to contemporary, including the production of keepsake video tributes.
Dedicated section on their website for Veterans Information, detailing eligibility for military funeral honors and assistance with VA benefits.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Lot Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Middlesex and Somerset Counties Funeral Directors Association
· NJ Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation services
· Burial services
· Pre-planning services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.