Veteran services at Kelley Funeral Home
Kelley Funeral Home, located in Pitman, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Can accommodate traditional military services." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include large and spacious to accommodate any type of funeral or memorial service. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Kelley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,105. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, approximately 24 miles from Kelley Funeral Home. Kelley Funeral Home 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. Kelley Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Can accommodate traditional military services.
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 & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional religious services
- · Military services
- · Non-traditional 'life celebration' services
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant (various Christian denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism (Orthodox and other sects). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.