Veteran services at Ledford Funeral Home Inc.
Ledford Funeral Home Inc., located in Trenton, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, reception areas, and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,550 for basic burial and $1,610 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans services, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Ledford Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $1,610. That places direct cremation roughly 35% below 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 9 miles from Ledford Funeral Home Inc.. 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 Ledford Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,610. 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 Ledford Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ledford Funeral Home Inc. is located at 929 South Clinton Avenue in Trenton, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 393-4567. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ledford Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
Ledford Funeral Home Inc. provides traditional funeral arrangements, customized funeral arrangements, pre-need funeral arrangements, pre-need counseling, post-need counseling, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ledford Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ledford Funeral Home Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ledford Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Ledford Funeral Home Inc. apart
- Owner/Manager Kyle P. Ledford Sr., CFSP, holds a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling and is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner.
- Extensive professional affiliations, including leadership roles in national and state funeral director associations.
- Offers pre and post-need counseling services.
- Provides a dedicated Veterans Services section with detailed eligibility information for military funeral honors and headstones.
- Features two spacious chapels, a private sitting lounge, and large reception areas.
- Facility is fully handicapped accessible with convenient off-street parking.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director & Morticians Association
- · Garden State Funeral Directors Association of New Jersey
- · National Hampton University Alumni Association
- · NAACP
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Mercer County Funeral Directors Association
- · Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.