Veteran services at Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals
Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals in Montclair, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,380 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals: direct cremation from $2,380. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 25 miles from Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals. 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 Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,380. 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 Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals is located at 62 Grove Street in Montclair, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 744-6667. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals offer veteran families?
Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals provides pre-payment options, funeral service planning, burial services, cremation services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals apart
- Specialized "Children's Corner" program to help young people understand death and bereavement through interactive discussions and tours.
- Extensive guidance and resources for estate settlement and probate issues, including wills, social security, veterans benefits, and insurance claims.
- Open-door policy with staff available 24 hours a day for immediate assistance and support.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children's Grief Program
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.