Veteran services at Frank Patti Funeral Home
Frank Patti Funeral Home is a funeral home in Westwood, NJ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 25 miles from Frank Patti Funeral Home. Frank Patti Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Frank Patti Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 101 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Frank Patti Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“During one of the most difficult times for our family, Frank and his staff were truly wonderful. They were kind, compassionate, and incredibly professional throughout the entire process. They made a very painful situation as flawless and easy as possible, handling every detail with care and respect. Their support and guidance meant more to us than we can express. I highly recommend this funeral home to anyone needing compassionate and reliable service.”
“Frank Patti Funeral Services was incredible to work with. We were lucky to have John helping us—he made the whole process simple, clear, and stress-free during a really tough time for our family. He was honest and straightforward, never pushy, and always respectful and professional. It’s easy to see why they have such great reviews. Highly recommend.”
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the compassionate care my family received at Frank Patti Funeral Home during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were met with warmth and understanding. The staff was incredibly attentive, guiding us through every step with grace and sensitivity. What truly stood out was the personalized attention we received. Frank Jr. and his staff took the time to understand our family's wishes and worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the service honored our father's life perfectly. Their empathy made a profound difference, transforming a painful experience into a celebration of life. I highly recommend Frank Patti to anyone in need. Their professionalism and genuine care are truly exceptional. Thank you for everything you did for us; we will always be grateful.”
“Frank Patti Sr. & Jr. are the best funeral directors along with their entire staff. The personalized funeral service arrangements for our Mom were outstanding. The care & comfort that they provided our family was so greatly appreciated. They made our Mom look beautiful & had all the details covered. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of us, our Mom & all the people who came to pay their respects. We highly recommend Frank Patti Funeral Home.”
“The staff at Frank Patti Funeral Home were compassionate, professional, and attentive to every detail. They made a very difficult time easier for our family and treated our loved one with great respect.”
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.