Veteran services at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services
Veteran families in Haddonfield, NJ can turn to Kain-Murphy Funeral Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Kain-Murphy Funeral Services assists families with veteran benefits and arrangements, as indicated by their resources page listing the Department of Veterans Affairs and an obituary mentioning full military honors." Published pricing lists $3,325 for basic burial and $3,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, direct cremation, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services: direct cremation from $3,405. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 27 miles from Kain-Murphy Funeral Services. Kain-Murphy Funeral Services 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. Kain-Murphy Funeral Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,405. 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 Kain-Murphy Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kain-Murphy Funeral Services is located at 15 West End Avenue in Haddonfield, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 429-1945. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kain-Murphy Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Kain-Murphy Funeral Services provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial service, viewing, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kain-Murphy Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kain-Murphy Funeral Services assists families with veteran benefits and arrangements, as indicated by their resources page listing the Department of Veterans Affairs and an obituary mentioning full military honors.
Which faith traditions does Kain-Murphy Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Kain-Murphy Funeral Services apart
- Does not charge a non-declinable fee for initial requests for service, financial settlement discussions, or coordination with other service providers.
- Over a century of continuous service in the Haddonfield area, established in 1910.
- Local, family-oriented ownership and management by Pamela Powers, a Haddonfield native.
- Comprehensive coordination of all funeral details, including state paperwork, florists, cemeteries, and churches.
- Offers a wide range of services including traditional funerals, various cremation options (including direct cremation), and green burial services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Interfaith Caregivers
- · Rotary Club of Haddonfield
- · West Jersey Funeral Directors Association
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran.
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.