Veteran services at Foster-Warne Funeral Home
For veterans in Collingswood, NJ, Foster-Warne Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 27 miles from Foster-Warne 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Foster-Warne Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Veterans & Family Memorial Care
- · Catholic Burial and Cremation
- · Notary Public
- · Professional Remembrance Planner
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.