Veteran services at M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service
M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ewing Township, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "M. William Murphy Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Information and offers Military Honors, including flag ceremonies, color guards, trumpeters, or final gun salutes. They coordinate with all branches of the military to ensure proper arrangements are made for military members." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception services, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. 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 M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,145. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 10 miles from M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service. M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service 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. M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,145. 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 M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 935 Pkwy. Ave. in Ewing Township, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 882-3800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
M. William Murphy Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Information and offers Military Honors, including flag ceremonies, color guards, trumpeters, or final gun salutes. They coordinate with all branches of the military to ensure proper arrangements are made for military members.
Which faith traditions does M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets M. William Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart
- Four generations of family ownership since 1870, providing extensive historical experience in funeral service.
- Owns and operates a private on-site crematory, ensuring direct oversight of every cremation process.
- Offers Natural Organic Reduction, an eco-friendly disposition option.
- Provides specialized Pet Services.
- Recognized with the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award for outstanding service and ethical leadership.
- Offers advanced technology services including live and on-demand funeral webcasting and personalized memorial videos.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Jersey Memorial Group
- · NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award
- · Johnson Consulting Group
- · International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
- · Funeral Service Foundation
- · Middlesex County Regional Chamber
Specializations
- · Veterans Information
- · Natural Organic Reduction
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, All faiths and nationalities (as implied by partnerships with local non-sectarian cemeteries).
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.