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Pinkel Funeral Home

31 Bank St. · Sussex, NJ 07461

Call (973) 875-3272Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Pinkel Funeral Home, Inc. explicitly offers and specializes in "Veterans Services" and "Honoring Veterans," providing specific arrangements and support for military personnel and their families.”

Veteran services at Pinkel Funeral Home

Pinkel Funeral Home serves veteran families in Sussex, NJ with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.

The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 57 miles from Pinkel 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

Does Pinkel Funeral Home publish funeral prices?

Pinkel Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (973) 875-3272 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Pinkel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pinkel Funeral Home is located at 31 Bank St. in Sussex, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 875-3272. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Pinkel Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Pinkel Funeral Home provides veterans services, pre-planning, grief support, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Pinkel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Pinkel 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 Pinkel Funeral Home apart

  • Family-owned and operated, not affiliated with large corporations.
  • Established in 1885, demonstrating a long-standing presence in the community.
  • Provides 24/7 assistance for immediate needs.
  • Offers comprehensive online grief support, including interactive videos, online counseling, group support, and a 365-day email affirmation program.
  • Specializes in services for veterans.
  • Features warm and comfortable offices designed to be distinct from typical funeral homes.

Military and veteran services listed

★Veterans Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· Offices

Affiliations and specialties

Specialties

  • · Honoring Veterans

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.