Veteran services at Schetter Funeral Home
Schetter Funeral Home serves veteran families in Cherry Hill, NJ with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Schetter Funeral Home provides specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and patriotism. This includes assistance with military honors and navigating veteran benefits." Published pricing lists $5,300 for basic burial and $2,675 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Schetter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 25 miles from Schetter Funeral Home. Schetter Funeral Home 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. Schetter Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Schetter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,675. 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 Schetter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schetter Funeral Home is located at 304 Marlton Pike West in Cherry Hill, NJ. You can reach the home at (856) 429-8545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schetter Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Schetter Funeral Home provides customized services, life celebration, grief support, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schetter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schetter Funeral Home provides specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and patriotism. This includes assistance with military honors and navigating veteran benefits.
What sets Schetter Funeral Home apart
- Customized funeral services reflecting individual values, preferences, and budget.
- Specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices and patriotism.
- Over 70 years of continuous operation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
- Staff provides detailed information and guidance to families navigating loss and grief.
- Focus on comprehensive life celebrations in addition to traditional funeral services.
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- · Honoring Veterans
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.