Cusick Funeral Home

Veteran services at Cusick Funeral Home

Cusick Funeral Home in Somerville, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Cusick Funeral Home assists families of active or retired military personnel in contacting the Veterans Administration to determine available death benefits and service options. The nearby New Cemetery of Somerville, with which the funeral home has a connection, features a dedicated Veterans' Circle for memorialization." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,470 for basic burial and $1,920 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and permanent memorialization. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Cusick Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 26 miles from Cusick Funeral Home. Cusick Funeral Home 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. Cusick Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Cusick Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,920. 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 Cusick Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Cusick Funeral Home is located at 80 Mountain Avenue in Somerville, NJ. You can reach the home at (908) 295-8668. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Cusick Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Cusick Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Cusick Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Cusick Funeral Home assists families of active or retired military personnel in contacting the Veterans Administration to determine available death benefits and service options. The nearby New Cemetery of Somerville, with which the funeral home has a connection, features a dedicated Veterans' Circle for memorialization.

Which faith traditions does Cusick Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Cusick Funeral Home apart

Locally & Independently Owned status, emphasizing community roots and personalized service.
Presence of Hercules, a rescue dog serving as a Therapy Companion, offering emotional support to grieving families by appointment.
Manager Lauren J. Bowser's specialized expertise in decedent preparation and reconstructive surgery, including training from the Fountain National Academy.
Provision of interactive online tributes, allowing remote memorialization through condolences, shared memories, photos, and virtual candles.
A long-standing history as a Somerville tradition since 1950, indicating deep community integration and experience.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Permanent Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
· Somerset & Middlesex County Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Decedent Preparation
· Therapy Companion

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. 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.

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How 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.