Veteran services at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service
For veterans in Hackensack, NJ, G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 19 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, graveside service, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 20 miles from G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service has a 4.8-star rating from 19 Google reviews.
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 G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service is located at 397 Union St. in Hackensack, NJ. You can reach the home at (201) 487-1010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service offer veteran families?
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service provides burial, cremation, visitation, funeral service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service?
G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service holds a 4.8-star rating across 19 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service apart
- Consolidation of multiple local funeral homes into one facility for streamlined service.
- Extensive grief resources, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a recognized expert and Fellow in Thanatology.
- Staff members fluent in Spanish to serve diverse linguistic needs.
- Owner G. Thomas Gentile's deep community involvement, recognized as “Man of the Year” by Hackensack UNICO and “Distinguished Citizen of the Year” by the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce.
- Pre-payment options for funeral arrangements designed to protect against inflation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NJPFTF
- · NFDA
Specialties
- · Ethnic Customs
- · Religious Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
What families have said
Joseph and Vincent at Gentile provide patient guidance through funeral planning, checking in regularly to confirm family preferences. The service has been praised for handling unusual circumstances, including medical examiner coordination for cases without family.
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.