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Pax Villa Funeral Homes

49 S Munn Ave. · NJ East Orange, NJ 07018

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Veteran services at Pax Villa Funeral Homes

Pax Villa Funeral Homes is a funeral home in NJ East Orange, NJ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.

The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 24 miles from Pax Villa Funeral Homes. Pax Villa Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Pax Villa Funeral Homes holds a 4.9-star rating from 69 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 Pax Villa Funeral Homes. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.

To the Staff of Island Memorial Funeral Home My family and I would like to express our sincere and heartful appreciation for your care, compassion, and professionalism during our challenging time. From our first meeting without an appointment, Elon was patient and very understanding of our grief. He was incredibly supportive and collaborated with the family to honor my aunt’s memory. At the family’s first viewing, Fitz was very calm and sensitive to our cultural customs as well as collaborating with the nieces to make sure our aunt wishes were met. The homegoing service was on very frigid day and the staff took their time, not rushing the order of the service and treating the guest with respect and dignity. The service was beyond our expectations. Special thanks to the Staff of Island Memorial for the Beautiful memorial blanket of my aunt that was gifted to the family. I would highly recommend Island Memorial Funeral Home for your loved ones Homegoing Service. Thank your from the Estwick and Archer families.
Deborah Archer★★★★★a month agoVet-related
Island Memorial Funeral Home provided exceptional care and professionalism during my father’s Homegoing Services. From our very first meeting with Brother Fitz, we knew we were in compassionate and capable hands. He gave our family the time and space to thoughtfully consider our options and helped us create an Order of Service that truly honored both my father and our Jamaican heritage. Brother Ilan designed a beautiful Funeral Program that captured my father’s spirit with cultural clarity and respect. On the day of the service, Brothers Fred, Ram, and Aaron ensured that everyone who came to pay their respects was welcomed and treated with dignity. Their coordination and attention to detail made a difficult day feel peaceful and supported. We are now taking part in their Grief Counseling services, which are helping us navigate the emotional journey ahead with care and understanding. I am deeply grateful to Island Memorial Funeral Home for walking alongside our family with such grace. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking compassionate, culturally aware, and professional service during their time of loss. With sincere gratitude, Tamra Grizzle and family
Tamra Grizzle★★★★★3 months agoVet-related
Dear Island Memorial Funeral Home, I hope this review finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and support you provided during my father’s funeral services. In particular, I would like to highlight the incredible support of Ilan. His kindness, patience, and unwavering assistance truly made a difference. Even when I reached out repeatedly, Ilan remained welcoming and understanding, ensuring that I felt supported throughout the entire process. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Jean. His comforting words and dedication during the funeral services meant the world to us. Jean went above and beyond, prioritizing our needs and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and efficiently, especially considering the Haitian community’s tendency to be more loquacious. Jean made sure everything was timely, stress-free, and thoroughly explained, allowing us to navigate the process with peace of mind. Thanks to Ilan, Jean, and the entire team, the experience was handled with the utmost care and dignity. I am profoundly grateful and will wholeheartedly recommend your services to others in need of compassionate care. Happy holidays to you and your families. Warm regards, Sherrine Dessin
Sherrine Dessin★★★★★2 months agoVet-related
Island Memorial Funeral Home’s team was truly outstanding! Their professionalism, support, and guidance from beginning to end made the funeral service process much easier for my family during such difficult time. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need.
regine sauveur★★★★★a month agoVet-related
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When my mother passed away, Island Memorial Funeral Home showed us compassion, professionalism, and care beyond what we could have imagined. From the very first call, they were kind, patient, and understanding of our grief. They handled every detail with dignity and respect, making the process so much easier during such a difficult time. The service was beautiful, and every arrangement was done with excellence. I’m truly grateful to Jean and the entire team for the way they honored my mother’s memory and supported our family. Highly recommend them to anyone who wants their loved one treated with the utmost care.
Kesler Delille★★★★★7 months agoVet-related

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.

After the Service · Veteran Family

Estate settlement is the next chapter for veteran families.

DIC, survivor pension, and VA educational benefits run alongside probate, life-insurance claims, and account retitling. EverSettled guides veteran families through every step at no cost.

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