Veteran services at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service is a funeral home in Hackensack, NJ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service: direct cremation from $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 20 miles from G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service. G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service holds a 4.8-star rating from 19 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 G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have worked with Gentile Funeral Service, two times and even considering the circumstances- it was beyond my expectations. Both times we worked Vincent, who demonstrated such patience and caring throughout the process. He took the time to explain all options with such care. Throughout the process he checked in regularly to make sure we were okay with the arrangements. The day of, the service was impeccable. Staff was readily available and communicative. The location was clean and pristine. I would recommend this group to anyone.”
“No one expects to need a funeral director. In that time of deep depression due to a death of a loved one Joe Gentile is the perfect person. No pressure- just a great service at a reasonable price. I will forever be grateful for the service that we had there for my mother.”
“I can’t say enough about the compassion and professionalism shown by Gentile Funeral Home for my father's funeral. From the very first call, they treated my family and me with such care, respect and understanding. Joseph guided us through every step with patience and understanding, taking care of details we wouldn’t have known to think about during such a difficult time. Their kindness made an emotional process feel a little lighter. I’m deeply grateful for their support and would wholeheartedly recommend Gentile Funeral Home to any family in need of trusted, caring hands. Thank you.”
“Sincerest thanks to Joe Gentile, who guided me through a very difficult time with a friend who died without family. Joe smoothed the paths that were necessary to speak with the medical examiner's office to get my deceased friend cremated and put to rest in a dignified fashion. Always willing to listen.”
“From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Joseph and the rest of the staff for helping my family and I celebrate my mothers passing. I never thought that I would be planning a funeral for my mother, however, Joseph made it an easy process for everyone to understand. He is truly an angel in our eyes. Compassionate, understanding, and a guide in his own way, we will always remember him. This location is beautiful and very intimate. Thank you for helping us in our most troubling times. We’ll forever be grateful.”
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.