Veteran services at Damiano Funeral Home
Damiano Funeral Home serves veteran families in Long Branch, NJ with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Damiano Funeral Home assists veterans and their families by providing information on state and national veteran cemeteries, including the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. They help with securing military honors and provide guidance on necessary documentation, such as the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, which is crucial for accessing benefits." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,440 for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial services, cremation options, burial of cremains at sea, and veteran information assistance. 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 Damiano Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above 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 29 miles from Damiano Funeral Home. Damiano Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Damiano Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Damiano Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Damiano Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 Damiano Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Damiano Funeral Home is located at 191 Franklin Avenue in Long Branch, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 222-2312. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Damiano Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Damiano Funeral Home provides pre-planning, pre-payment options, funeral services, memorial services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Damiano Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Damiano Funeral Home assists veterans and their families by providing information on state and national veteran cemeteries, including the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. They help with securing military honors and provide guidance on necessary documentation, such as the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, which is crucial for accessing benefits.
Which faith traditions does Damiano Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Baptist, Reformed, Roman Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Damiano Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family ownership and management since 1932, providing continuity of service in Long Branch.
- In-house monument services, including sandblasting and engraving, through Fairway Monuments, allowing for personalized and timely memorialization.
- Detailed guidance on New Jersey's "Right to Control Law" and the appointment of a funeral agent, offering specific legal insights for pre-planning.
- Comprehensive pre-payment options, including participation in the New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund, designed to protect funds and account for inflation.
- Unique memorialization choices for cremated remains, such as biodegradable urns for burial at sea and custom Glass Remembrance jewelry and tributes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial of Cremains at Sea
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Inc.
Specializations
- · Monument Services
- · Sandblasting
- · Engraving
- · Veteran Benefits Assistance
- · Funeral Agent Designation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Methodist, Baptist, Reformed, Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Armenian Apostolic, Lutheran, Greek Orthodox.
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.