Veteran services at Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services
Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services, located in Somerville, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "While specific veteran services are not detailed on their website, Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services likely assists families with arrangements for veterans, given their proximity and probable working relationship with The New Cemetery of Somerville, which features a Veterans' Circle and burials for military personnel."
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 25 miles from Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services. Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services 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. Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
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 — 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?
While specific veteran services are not detailed on their website, Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services likely assists families with arrangements for veterans, given their proximity and probable working relationship with The New Cemetery of Somerville, which features a Veterans' Circle and burials for military personnel.
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 & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, Reformed, Lutheran), Secular services. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.