Veteran services at George S Hassler Funeral Home
Veteran families in Jackson, NJ can turn to George S Hassler Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers specific services for "Veteran Memorial" and "Fallen Heroes." Pre-planning information also highlights the option to celebrate a military career." Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $3,170 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, and veteran memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at George S Hassler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,170. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the New Jersey median ($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 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NJ, approximately 16 miles from George S Hassler Funeral Home. George S Hassler Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New Jersey has approximately 647 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. George S Hassler Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at George S Hassler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,170. 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 George S Hassler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
George S Hassler Funeral Home is located at 980 Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 364-6808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does George S Hassler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
George S Hassler Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, pre-planning, veteran memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does George S Hassler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers specific services for "Veteran Memorial" and "Fallen Heroes." Pre-planning information also highlights the option to celebrate a military career.
Which faith traditions does George S Hassler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets George S Hassler Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1978
- Offers 'Book of Memories™' online memorial tribute pages for lasting remembrance
- Provides personalized printing services, including memorial bookmarks and prayer cards
- Facilitates display of personal picture boards and memory tables during services
- Extensive community involvement and professional affiliations
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Knights of Columbus Council 6201
- · Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce
- · Jackson Rotary
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Monmouth-Ocean County Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.