Veteran services at Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals
Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals in Montclair, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Guidance on veterans benefits as part of estate settlement." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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). 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 25 miles from Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals. Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals is among them.
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?
Guidance on veterans benefits as part of estate settlement.
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 & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Children's Grief Program
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.