Veteran services at Brown'S Funeral Home
Brown'S Funeral Home, located in Plainfield, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brown's Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. The website includes a specific section detailing their commitment to these services. Tyree P. Jones, Sr., a former manager, was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War." Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $1,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 24 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans, cremation, and graveside services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Brown'S Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,375. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 35 miles from Brown'S Funeral Home. Brown'S Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Brown'S Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 24 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. Brown'S Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brown'S Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,375. 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 Brown'S Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown'S Funeral Home is located at 122 Plainfield Ave. in Plainfield, NJ. You can reach the home at (908) 756-4241. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown'S Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brown'S Funeral Home provides live streaming, customized services, honoring veterans, cremation, interment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown'S Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brown's Funeral Home offers dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. The website includes a specific section detailing their commitment to these services. Tyree P. Jones, Sr., a former manager, was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Which faith traditions does Brown'S Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Brown'S Funeral Home?
Brown'S Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 24 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Brown'S Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation across three generations.
- Specialized services and dedicated support for honoring veterans.
- Offering live streaming for funeral services to accommodate remote attendees.
- Providing a '365 Days of Healing' email program for ongoing grief support.
- Explicitly stating a commitment to 'moderate cost' services, with prices generally below state averages.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Bethel Presbyterian Church In Plainfield
- · Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- · Plainfield Alumni Chapter
- · Stone Square Lodge #38 F. & A. M. Prince Hall Affiliate
- · American Legion Johnson Jeter Post #219
- · Garden State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Brown'S Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Brown'S Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“From the very first interaction, the entire team at Brown’s Funeral Home demonstrated an extraordinary level of professionalism, compassion, and care while serving our family during the homegoing of my father. From Diane to Cindy, every staff member treated us with dignity, patience, and genuine kindness. They guided me through each step of the process with grace, ensuring that no detail was overlooked and that my father was honored beautifully. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and calming presence brought me comfort and confidence during one of the most difficult times in my life. Thank you for your compassion, professionalism, and for supporting our family during such a time. Brown’s Funeral Home truly goes above and beyond, not just in service, but in heart. Our family is deeply grateful for their support, and we would highly recommend them to anyone seeking care, respect, and professionalism during a time of loss. Warm regards, Dawn”
“At first I did not know what to think but the service was handled so professional. My sister look like she was sleeping. No complaints.”
“My family recently used Brown’s Funeral home. Diane was very helpful and got the job done. We had to ship our beloved family member outside the country and she made the whole ordeal happen smoothly and expeditiously. Thank you Diane and your team!”
“I used Brown funeral home for my daughter Cerissa. They went above and beyond. They made the whole thing seamless. Treated you like family. My funeral home for my family. Sincerely The Louison and Collins Family”
“Brown's Funeral Home did an excellent job on my 94 year old father. I was able to meet with them right away. They assisted me with have my father's body transported to Florida. They were caring and compasionate ❤”
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.