Veteran services at Morgan Funeral Home
Morgan Funeral Home, located in Netcong, NJ, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $5,580 for basic burial and $3,535 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and prayer cards & memorial items. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Morgan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,535. That places direct cremation roughly 42% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 45 miles from Morgan 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 Morgan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,535. 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 Morgan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morgan Funeral Home is located at 31 Main St. in Netcong, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 347-0165. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morgan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Morgan Funeral Home provides personalization, honoring veterans, urn selections, prayer cards & memorial items, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morgan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morgan Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Morgan Funeral Home apart
- Certified therapy dog, Maizie, available for visitations to provide comfort.
- Dedicated specialization and specific arrangements for honoring military veterans.
- Comprehensive preplanning services designed to alleviate emotional burden, ensure personal wishes are met, and offer financial security by locking in current prices.
- Operates two locations (Netcong and Rockaway) under the Whitham-Kanapaux & Morgan Funeral Homes management.
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- · Urn Selections
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Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Personalization
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.