Veteran services at Sheenan Funeral Home
Sheenan Funeral Home, located in Dunellen, NJ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $4,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: earth burial, cremation, memorial services, veterans information, and memorial tribute. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Sheenan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,100. That places direct cremation roughly 64% above the New Jersey median ($2,495). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 32 miles from Sheenan 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.
Sheenan Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
What does a funeral at Sheenan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,100. 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 Sheenan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sheenan Funeral Home is located at 233 Dunellen Avenue in Dunellen, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 968-4227. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sheenan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sheenan Funeral Home provides funeral services, earth burial, cremation, private viewings, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sheenan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sheenan Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sheenan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic (Roman-Latin Rite), Byzantine Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Sheenan Funeral Home apart
- Continuously family-owned and operated since 1933, spanning two generations.
- Owner/Manager Tom Sheenan is the first U.S. funeral director to attain the 'Certified Funeral Service Practitioner' degree.
- Extensive community involvement through various civic and fraternal organizations.
- Offers a 'Cremation With Confidence' program, emphasizing transparency and care in cremation services.
- Provides comprehensive pre-arrangement programs and resources, including 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' discussions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lions Club
- · Knights Of Columbus
- · Rotary Club
- · ELKS Club
- · Rolling Thunder
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
- · Middlesex/Somerset Chapter
- · National Association Of Approved Morticians
Specialties
- · All Faiths And Customs
- · Military Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic (Roman-Latin Rite), Byzantine Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.