Veteran services at Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors
Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors serves veteran families in Hackensack, NJ with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include hancock chapel, chassell chapel, and south range chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, green burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include hancock chapel, chassell chapel, and south range chapel.
Published pricing at Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors. 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 Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors is located at 402 Park St. in Hackensack, NJ. You can reach the home at (800) 522-0588. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors provides immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform) families, among others.
What sets Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors apart
- Specialization in Jewish funeral services, adhering to Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform traditions.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing a broad range of services and facilities.
- Offers 24-hour phone support with a real person, ensuring immediate assistance.
- Provides comprehensive administrative assistance, including filing death certificates, securing permits, and helping with insurance and Social Security claims.
- Extensive options for personalized memorialization, including unique keepsakes like fingerprint jewelry, remembrance blankets, and Memory Glass.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Interment
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Online Memorials
- · Tribute Videos
- · Ordering Flowers
- · Sharing Service Details
- · Daily Grief Support Emails
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.