Veteran services at Higgins Memorial Home
Higgins Memorial Home, located in Freehold, NJ, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, direct_cremation, memorial_only_service, green_burial, and ground_burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Higgins Memorial Home: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NJ, about 17 miles from Higgins Memorial 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 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 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic Church, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Judaism (other sects).
Branches of service mentioned
Higgins Memorial Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.