Veteran services at Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home
Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home, located in Haddon Heights, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home offers specific services for honoring veterans and likely coordinates with local veterans' cemeteries, such as the Camden County Veterans Cemetery located within Harleigh Cemetery." On-site amenities include main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,945 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,395. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 5.0 stars across 3 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burials, cremations, and honoring veterans. 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 main 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 Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,055. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 28 miles from Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home. Evoy-Banasz 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. Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,055. 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 Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home is located at 129 White Horse Pike in Haddon Heights, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 547-7600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home provides traditional services, immediate burials, cremations, pre-planning programs, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home offers specific services for honoring veterans and likely coordinates with local veterans' cemeteries, such as the Camden County Veterans Cemetery located within Harleigh Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home?
Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 3 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated, with Colleen Banasz as owner/manager (N.J.LIC.NO.4951).
- Spacious main chapel designed for a dignified and peaceful setting.
- Commitment to personalized care, carefully listening to families' needs and customs.
- Comprehensive pre-planning programs, including prepayment options that protect against inflation and are transferable nationwide.
- Offers online pre-planning for convenience.
- Provides financial flexibility through acceptance of major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) and access to Tribute Loans™.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Colleen and her entire staff at the funeral home. We've had the privilege of working with Colleen for two funerals for our family members. My husband's grandmother and his father. Colleen and her staff were so patient, kind and caring throughout the plannings of both funerals. She thought of everything and was such a help to us during these difficult times. I would highly recommend Colleen and her funeral home to anyone who is in need of her services. You will NOT be disappointed.”
“The owner, Colleen Banasz is caring and compassionate. She did a wonderful job with my Dad's funeral. Everything was well organized. The funeral home is lovely.”
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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.