Veteran services at Brenna Funeral Home
Brenna Funeral Home, located in Hamilton, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,950 for basic burial and $3,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Brenna Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,085. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 9 miles from Brenna 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.
We list about 647 funeral homes in New Jersey. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brenna Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,085. 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 Brenna Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brenna Funeral Home is located at 1799 Klockner Road in Hamilton, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 587-1300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brenna Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brenna Funeral Home provides funeral arrangements, funeral services, cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brenna Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brenna Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brenna Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brenna Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1929.
- Transparency with a General Price List (GPL) available directly on their website.
- 24-hour availability of funeral directors for immediate needs.
- Extensive online grief support resources through the 'Griefwords Online Library' by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Active leadership and affiliations with state and national funeral directors associations by its licensed directors.
- Deep community involvement, including a 62-year sponsorship of Chambersburg Little League.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Mercer County Funeral Directors Association
- · Knights of Columbus #355 of Trenton
- · Italian American Sportsmen Club of Hamilton
- · Hibernians of Hamilton
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.