Veteran services at John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc
John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Middletown, NJ with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with Veterans Benefits Support and provides Veteran Burial Flags." Published pricing lists $2,485 for basic burial and $2,288 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, green burial services, memorial services, veteran burial flags, and veterans benefits support. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 26 miles from John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc. John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc 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. John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc is located at 115 Tindall Road in Middletown, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 671-1326. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc provides burial services, cremation services, green burial services, funeral planning, preplanning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with Veterans Benefits Support and provides Veteran Burial Flags.
What sets John F Pfleger Funeral Home Inc apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation since 1956.
- Offering green burial services for environmentally conscious families.
- Assistance with Social Security and Veterans benefits applications.
- Provision of Veteran Burial Flags.
- Online payment options and assistance with crowdfunding or lending for funeral costs.
- Personalized services accommodating diverse preferences, budgets, cultures, and religions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Green Burial Services
- · Veteran Burial Flags
- · Social Security Benefits Support
- · Veterans Benefits Support
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.