McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals

Veteran services at McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals

McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals serves veteran families in South Plainfield, NJ with military funeral planning. In their own words: "While no explicit 'veteran services' are listed, staff members James A. Gustafson and Richard W. McCriskin II are involved with local veteran organizations (Sons of American Legion Chaumont Post # 243, South Plainfield VFW Post # 6763), indicating an awareness and likely informal support for veterans." Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $2,730 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial service and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals: direct cremation from $2,730. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 34 miles from McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals 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. McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,730. 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 McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals is located at 2425 Plainfield Ave. in South Plainfield, NJ. You can reach the home at (908) 561-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals offer veteran families?

McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals provides funeral planning, prearranging funerals, grief support, burial service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?

While no explicit 'veteran services' are listed, staff members James A. Gustafson and Richard W. McCriskin II are involved with local veteran organizations (Sons of American Legion Chaumont Post # 243, South Plainfield VFW Post # 6763), indicating an awareness and likely informal support for veterans.

Which faith traditions does McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Orthodox, Jewish families, among others.

What sets McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals apart

Independent, Family Owned & Operated Funeral Home
Specialization in "Affordable & Dignified Cremation Services of New Jersey," emphasizing transparent, low-cost cremation without hidden fees
Multiple locations across South Plainfield, Piscataway, and Middlesex, New Jersey
Interactive online tributes for memorialization and remote participation

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
· Middlesex and Somerset Counties Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Affordable & Dignified Cremation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Orthodox, Jewish, Christian (Non-denominational Evangelical). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.

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How 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.