S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. in Nutley, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Assistance with military entitlements and VA burial benefits." On-site amenities include parking plaza and chapel areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,200 for basic burial and $2,185 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

On-site facilities of note include chapel areas. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,185. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 22 miles from S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.. S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 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. S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,185. 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 S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 267 Centre St. in Nutley, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 667-0875. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial service, specialty funeral services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Assistance with military entitlements and VA burial benefits.

Which faith traditions does S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist families, among others.

What sets S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Three-generation family-owned and operated business, not affiliated with any corporations.
Personalized service, treating each family as individuals.
24/7 availability for immediate death calls and emergencies.
Explicit commitment to offering affordable burial service options for price-conscious families.
Comprehensive online resources for grief support, funeral planning, and legal guidance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Viewing Rooms

· Lounge

· Parking Plaza

· Chapel Areas

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Ash scattering services
· Burial services
· Cremation services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, Episcopal.

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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.