Foster-Warne Funeral Home

Veteran services at Foster-Warne Funeral Home

For veterans in Collingswood, NJ, Foster-Warne Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Foster-Warne Funeral Home is Camden County's Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider. They are experts in arranging, directing, and coordinating all details for veteran funerals, including assisting with burial benefits and information on VA National Cemeteries. They pledge to honor the dignity of the deceased and respect the wishes of every family they serve." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,750 for basic burial and $2,410 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include on-site 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 Foster-Warne Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,410. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 27 miles from Foster-Warne Funeral Home. Foster-Warne 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. Foster-Warne Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Foster-Warne Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,410. 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 Foster-Warne Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Foster-Warne Funeral Home is located at 820 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 854-0152. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Foster-Warne Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Foster-Warne Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, immediate arrangements, obituaries, sending flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Foster-Warne Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Foster-Warne Funeral Home is Camden County's Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider. They are experts in arranging, directing, and coordinating all details for veteran funerals, including assisting with burial benefits and information on VA National Cemeteries. They pledge to honor the dignity of the deceased and respect the wishes of every family they serve.

Which faith traditions does Foster-Warne Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Foster-Warne Funeral Home apart

Oldest established funeral home in both Collingswood and Audubon, founded in 1910.
Collingswood's only family-owned funeral home.
Pioneering approach by founder Frank H. Foster in constructing dedicated funeral home buildings.
Designated as Camden County's Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider, specializing in veteran services.
Extensive online grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt's work.
Staff includes multiple licensed funeral directors from the Warne family, deeply involved in local community organizations.

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Conference Room

· Sitting Room

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· West Jersey Funeral Directors Association
· New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Audubon Business and Professional Association
· Joseph L. DeMarco III Memorial Scholarship Committee
· Audubon-Haddon Township-Oaklyn Rotary Club
· Collingswood Business Association
· Haddon Heights High School Alumni Association

Specializations

· Veterans & Family Memorial Care
· Catholic Burial and Cremation
· Notary Public
· Professional Remembrance Planner

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.