Higgins Memorial Home

Veteran services at Higgins Memorial Home

Higgins Memorial Home, located in Freehold, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Higgins Memorial Home provides 'Veterans Information' resources. The founder, James F. Higgins, was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, and staff member W. Chad Doherty served in the U.S. Army and is a Past Commander of American Legion Post No. 54, Freehold." On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,650 for basic burial and $2,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, direct_cremation, memorial_only_service, green_burial, and ground_burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on_site_chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Higgins Memorial Home: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 13% below 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 17 miles from Higgins Memorial Home. Higgins Memorial 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. Higgins Memorial Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Higgins Memorial Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,175. 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 Higgins Memorial Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Higgins Memorial Home is located at 20 Center Street in Freehold, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 462-0895. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Higgins Memorial Home offer veteran families?

Higgins Memorial Home provides cremation, burial, direct_cremation, green_funeral, memorial_only_service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Higgins Memorial Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Higgins Memorial Home provides 'Veterans Information' resources. The founder, James F. Higgins, was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, and staff member W. Chad Doherty served in the U.S. Army and is a Past Commander of American Legion Post No. 54, Freehold.

Which faith traditions does Higgins Memorial Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Higgins Memorial Home apart

Long-standing family history in Freehold since 1952, founded by a WWII veteran.
Staff includes Certified Funeral Service Practitioners, Certified Crematory Operators, and Certified Cremation Services Providers.
Offers interactive online tributes for memorializing loved ones, allowing condolences, memory sharing, and photo uploads.
Provides extensive online resources for grief support, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a Director of Grief Education.
Detailed information and guidance on various cemetery types and cremation options, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of disposition methods.

Military & veteran services offered

★memorial_only_service

★repatriation

★cemetery_services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· burial
· green_burial
· ground_burial

Cremation

· cremation
· direct_cremation
· alkaline_hydrolysis
· cremation_society

On-site facilities

· on_site_chapel

· viewing_rooms

· reception_space

· on_site_crematory

· wheelchair_accessible

· ample_parking

· webcasting_services

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral Home

Specializations

· veterans_military_honors

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Judaism (other sects).

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Higgins Memorial Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Army

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How 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.