Veteran services at Browning-Forshay Funeral Home
For veterans in Hawthorne, NJ, Browning-Forshay Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Browning-Forshay Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,285. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 28 miles from Browning-Forshay 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 Browning-Forshay Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,285. 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 Browning-Forshay Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Browning-Forshay Funeral Home is located at 557 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 427-0800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Browning-Forshay Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Browning-Forshay Funeral Home provides service options, honoring veterans, pre-plan online, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Browning-Forshay Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Browning-Forshay Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Browning-Forshay Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Browning-Forshay Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing family ownership and commitment to personalized service since 1953.
- Recognized as Hawthorne Company of the Year in 1996.
- Owner George W. Forshay's role as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Paterson and Chaplain for local emergency services (Hawthorne PBA#200, Fire Department, Domestic Violence Response Team).
- Owner/Manager Mike Forshay's background as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and combat pilot.
- Modern, expanded facility featuring three chapels with advanced sound and video systems, private arrangement offices, and ample parking.
- Specialized services dedicated to honoring veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Hawthorne Lion’s Club
- · Diocese of Paterson
- · St. Anthony's R.C. Church
- · Hawthorne PBA#200
- · Hawthorne Fire Department
- · Hawthorne Domestic Violence Response Team
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Browning-Forshay Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.