Veteran services at C. C. Van Emburgh
C. C. Van Emburgh serves veteran families in Ridgewood, NJ with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic and full service cremation options, and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.
Published pricing at C. C. Van Emburgh: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 27 miles from C. C. Van Emburgh. 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 C. C. Van Emburgh cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,740. 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 C. C. Van Emburgh located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
C. C. Van Emburgh is located at 306 East Ridgewood Ave. in Ridgewood, NJ. You can reach the home at (201) 445-0344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does C. C. Van Emburgh offer veteran families?
C. C. Van Emburgh provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic and full service cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does C. C. Van Emburgh help veterans with VA burial benefits?
C. C. Van Emburgh assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does C. C. Van Emburgh accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets C. C. Van Emburgh apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1895, reflecting deep roots in the Ridgewood community.
- Dirk Van Emburgh Sr. holds the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CSFP) designation since its inception in 1976, indicating a high level of professional expertise.
- Offers green burial options as an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional services.
- Provides an extensive online Griefwords Online Library, offering comprehensive grief support resources and articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Staff members are actively involved in numerous professional associations and local community organizations, including the Bergen County Funeral Directors Association, Chamber of Commerce, Christ Episcopal Church, and Ridgewood Historical Society.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Basic and Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Bergen County Funeral Directors Association
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Christ Episcopal Church in Ridgewood
- · Ridgewood Historical Society
Specialties
- · Green Burials
- · Military Services
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Roman 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.