Veteran services at McGuinness Funeral Home
McGuinness Funeral Home in Sewell, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $3,450 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $4,975. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McGuinness Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, about 27 miles from McGuinness Funeral Home. 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 McGuinness Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 McGuinness Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McGuinness Funeral Home is located at 573 Egg Harbor Road in Sewell, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 582-3800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McGuinness Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McGuinness Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral services, memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McGuinness Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McGuinness Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McGuinness Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets McGuinness Funeral Home apart
- Historic Woodbury building (originally built late 1700s, restored)
- Parting Stone (cremated remains transformed into polished stones)
- Ritual Washing offered for cultural/religious practices
- Multicultural Funerals specialization
- Livestreaming and Live Music Options for services
- Certified Celebrants for personalized ceremonies
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Parting Stone
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Ritual Washing
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Christian (various denominations). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.