Veteran services at Galante Funeral Home
Galante Funeral Home serves veteran families in Union, NJ with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $6,220 for basic burial and $2,680 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, military tributes, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Galante Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,645. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 28 miles from Galante 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 Galante Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,645. 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 Galante Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Galante Funeral Home is located at 2800 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ. You can reach the home at (908) 687-2110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Galante Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Galante Funeral Home provides burial, mausoleum entombment, international transport, military tributes, pre-need planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Galante Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Galante Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Galante Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Galante Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1934.
- Six licensed family funeral directors actively involved in the business.
- Multiple physical locations in Union and Caldwell, NJ, extending service to the legacy of Parkway-Wozniak Memorial Home in Newark's Ironbound section.
- Specialized staff expertise, such as Brenda L. Galante's skills in hairdressing, cosmetology, and restorative techniques.
- Active leadership in professional associations, with Frank Galante having served as President of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association.
- Offers pre-need planning with the New Jersey Prepaid Funeral Trust Fund ("Choices"), providing financial security and peace of mind for future arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · NJ State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Military Tributes
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support For Children
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.