James E Churchman Jr Funeral Home

Veteran services at James E Churchman Jr Funeral Home

Veteran families in Newark, NJ can turn to James E Churchman Jr Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,246 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at James E Churchman Jr Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,706. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above 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 23 miles from James E Churchman Jr 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.

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 sets James E Churchman Jr Funeral Home apart

• Family-owned and operated since 1899, spanning over a century of service in the greater Essex County area.
• Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award for 1999-2000, an honor bestowed upon only 34 funeral homes nationally.
• Established a Scholarship Fund in 1999, providing over $10,000 in book scholarships to college students in Essex County since 2000.
• Hosts an annual "In Memory of the Times We’ve Shared" service of remembrance, inviting families to place ornaments on a community Christmas Tree.
• Offers life celebrants to lead memorial services when families opt not to have clergy.
• Maintains extensive affiliations with national and state funeral service organizations, ensuring up-to-date knowledge on regulatory issues and industry trends.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Catholic.

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.