Veteran services at Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc. is a funeral home in Denville, NJ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,695. 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 40 miles from Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.. Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 46 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Norman Dean Home for Services, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We are so pleased with the love and care provided by Norman Dean funeral home in our time of grief. Olivia and Krystal Ann were so kind, thoughtful, and responsive in the planning of our services. Olivia effortlessly and quickly penned a beautiful obituary and helped streamline and personalize all the selections that needed to be made, making what could have been an overwhelming and emotional experience very manageable. They guided and helped us every step of the way and were always there to answer any questions or make any last minute adjustments. They persistently communicated with the church during one of the busiest weeks of the year, which was hugely helpful. We are so grateful to the staff at Norman Dean for all they have done for our family. Thank you so much!”
“My family and I can not say enough about the wonderful service we received from Norman Dean Funeral home for my husband’s passing. Every member of the staff was helpful and thoughtful, but the two that took care of the family deserve special accolades. Olivia Lofgren and Krystal Ann Cherico are nothing short of amazing. The care, guidance, support and professionalism was second to none. Not a single detail was overlooked and the entire experience couldn’t have been better. From calling to make sure we didn’t need anything to being available to us at all times, we felt that we were attended to at every moment. Because of the exemplary service, our stresses were lessened tremendously. Collecting our personal effects after our loved one was laid to rest was the icing on the cake. Everything was presented and packed in the most professional way and all loose ends were tied up with the perfect sense of closure. This celebration of life was even better than we envisioned. We would be remiss if we didn’t recommend Norman Dean to help lay your loved one to rest. There is a special blessing over each and every member of the team, and we thank them all from the bottom of our hearts.”
“Norman Dean Funeral Home went above and beyond for us. David was absolutely amazing, kind, and professional. Oliva also, she was lovely. In a time of grief, it meant so much to be guided by such good people who genuinely care. They helped us honor our loved one with grace and compassion. We know Jennifer is looking down on us proudly ❤️ We’re deeply grateful for Norman Dean Funeral Home and highly recommend their services. Love, Frank and Lorin”
“When dealing with the loss of a family member, this place was wonderful. Olivia and her colleagues were spectacular from day one. They handled everything with kindness, grace, and professionalism. I could not have asked for more.”
“I can not speak highly enough of the staff and especially Olivia. My son recently passed at age 14. They were so kind and generous, and Olivia went so far above and beyond to make sure we were made as comfortable as possible. She also made sure that his spirit and personality were represented perfectly. They made the unimaginable as bearable as they possibly could, and I can't thank them enough.”
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.