Veteran services at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors
Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors in Lawrenceville, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors provides information and assistance regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including headstones, markers, medallions, and burial allowances." On-site amenities include reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors: services starting at $1,000. 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 9 miles from Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors. Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $1,000. 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 Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors is located at 650 Lawrenceville Road in Lawrenceville, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 396-8168. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, at-need arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors provides information and assistance regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including headstones, markers, medallions, and burial allowances.
Which faith traditions does Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors apart
- One of New Jersey's oldest funeral homes, founded in 1888.
- Pioneered embalming in Mercer County, New Jersey, starting in 1879.
- Fourth-generation family involvement in management and operations.
- Provides full web pricing availability for services and merchandise.
- Facility is handicapped accessible.
- Staff includes Certified Funeral Service Practitioners (CFSP) and certified crematory operators.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Mercer County Funeral Directors Association
- · Thanexus
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Ethics Association
Specializations
- · Pre-Payment Options
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other sects of Judaism.
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.