Veteran services at Kelley Funeral Home
Kelley Funeral Home, located in Pitman, NJ, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,030 for basic burial and $3,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large and spacious to accommodate any type of funeral or memorial service.
Published pricing at Kelley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,105. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, about 24 miles from Kelley 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 does a funeral at Kelley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,105. 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 Kelley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kelley Funeral Home is located at 125 Pitman Avenue in Pitman, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 589-6308. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kelley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kelley Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kelley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kelley Funeral 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 Kelley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (various Christian denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Kelley Funeral Home apart
- Extensive grief support resources, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a renowned grief education expert, and a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program.
- Family-owned and operated since 1953, with a history rooted in the Pitman community.
- Recently redesigned showroom (2023) to provide a serene and comforting environment.
- Transparency regarding funeral costs, encouraging direct inquiries for quotes.
- Ability to accommodate traditional religious, military, or non-traditional 'life celebration' services with a minister or celebrant.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional religious services
- · Military services
- · Non-traditional 'life celebration' services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (various Christian denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism (Orthodox and other sects). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.