Veteran services at McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC
McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC serves veteran families in Paulsboro, NJ with military funeral planning. In their own words: "McBride-Foley Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans, as indicated by a dedicated section on their website." Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,280 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $2,280. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 22 miles from McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC. McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC 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. McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,280. 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 McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC is located at 228 West Broad St. in Paulsboro, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 423-0526. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC offer veteran families?
McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief & healing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McBride-Foley Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans, as indicated by a dedicated section on their website.
What sets McBride-Foley Funeral Home, LLC apart
- Extensive 24/7 online grief support including counseling, group support, and interactive videos.
- Daily email affirmations ('Letting the Sun Shine In') for ongoing comfort and healing.
- Offices designed to be warm and comfortable, aiming for a unique funeral service environment.
- A proud fixture of the Paulsboro community since 1925.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · West Jersey Funeral Director's Association
- · Funeral Ethics Association
- · N.J. State Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Aftercare
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.