Oliverie Funeral Home

Veteran services at Oliverie Funeral Home

Oliverie Funeral Home in Manchester, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Oliverie Funeral Home offers Military Memorial Ceremonies and a blog post on 'Creating a Memorial Ceremony That Reflects Military Pride.' Geraldine Oliverie's son serves in the United States Navy, and the nearby New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Arneytown is a significant resource for military families." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. With 248+ reviews and a 4.9-star score, the local track record is well established.

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

Published pricing at Oliverie Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,175. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NJ, approximately 16 miles from Oliverie Funeral Home. Oliverie Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Oliverie Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 248 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

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. Oliverie Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Oliverie Funeral Home apart

• Life Celebration Funeral Home concept with on-site banquet facility, store, and café in Jackson, NJ
• Owners Geraldine Oliverie and Michael J. Hennicke live on premises for personalized care
• Geraldine Oliverie is a Certified Celebrant and was named 2020 American Funeral Director of the Year
• Specialization in Restorative Art by Michael J. Hennicke
• On-site catering available at both locations
• Offering of Resomation (Alkaline Hydrolysis) as an alternative cremation option

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Oliverie Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

What families have said

Geri listens carefully to each family's needs, asking thoughtful questions to understand exactly what's wanted. May, Grace, and Elizabeth follow through with attentive service, handling every detail with dignity and care.

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.