Veteran services at Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services, located in Somerville, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 25 miles from Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services. 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
Does Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (908) 725-2079 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 10 West End Avenue in Somerville, NJ. You can reach the home at (908) 725-2079. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services provides traditional burial, cremation, funeral service, personalization options, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, Reformed, Lutheran), Secular services families, among others.
What sets Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Emphasis on personalized services to reflect each unique life story, including memory tables, music, and photos.
- Online planning options for both immediate need and preplanning arrangements.
- Grief support resources, including an interactive video guide for navigating the grieving process.
- Owner/Manager Antonietta E. Cuoco has over 33 years of experience in serving families.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, Reformed, Lutheran), Secular services. 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.