Veteran services at Gleason Funeral Home
Veteran families in Somerset, NJ can turn to Gleason Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site parking and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans' services, memorial services, and graveside ceremonies. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 25 miles from Gleason 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.
Gleason Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
Does Gleason Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Gleason Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (732) 545-0700 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gleason Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gleason Funeral Home is located at 1360 Hamilton Street in Somerset, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 545-0700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gleason Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gleason Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, veterans' services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gleason Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gleason Funeral Home 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 Gleason Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Gleason Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of family funeral directors, with William K. Gleason as President and Manager, and Liam Gleason representing the fourth generation.
- Two updated locations, including a newly renovated facility in North Brunswick (reopened March 2024), in addition to the Somerset location.
- Integration of modern technology in chapel spaces for customizable music playlists, interactive digital photo displays, and service viewing on monitors throughout the funeral home.
- Extensive on-site parking for over 100 cars at the Somerset location, and full handicapped accessibility.
- Comprehensive grief support programs, including daily emails of comfort and hope, and resources for helping children cope with loss.
- Dedicated pre-need planning services with an online preplanning checklist and form.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Middlesex & Somerset County Funeral Directors Association
- · St. Matthias Parish
- · North Brunswick Recreational Lacrosse Program
- · New Brunswick PBA
- · Franklin Township PBA
- · North Brunswick PBA
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Grief Support Programs
- · Pre-need Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian.
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.