Veteran services at Cusick Funeral Home
Cusick Funeral Home in Somerville, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Cusick Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 26 miles from Cusick Funeral Home. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cusick Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Somerset & Middlesex County Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Decedent Preparation
- · Therapy Companion
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.