Veteran services at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel
Veteran families in Hightstown, NJ can turn to Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The pre-planning form includes a dedicated section for military information (Branch Service, Serial Number, Date Enlisted, Rank at Discharge, Date Discharged, Discharge on File at, Copy of Discharge Papers (DD214)), indicating assistance with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits." On-site amenities include spacious chapel and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,340 for basic burial and $2,500 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.
On-site facilities of note include spacious chapel. 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 Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel: direct cremation from $2,320 and basic burial from $6,340. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NJ, approximately 12 miles from Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel. Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel 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. Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,320, basic burial starts at $6,340. 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 Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel is located at 136 Morrison Avenue in Hightstown, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 448-1801. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel offer veteran families?
Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, funeral merchandise, concierge services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The pre-planning form includes a dedicated section for military information (Branch Service, Serial Number, Date Enlisted, Rank at Discharge, Date Discharged, Discharge on File at, Copy of Discharge Papers (DD214)), indicating assistance with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel apart
- Extensive experience, having served over 50,000 families with end-of-life planning.
- Offers Concierge Services providing local recommendations for hotels, restaurants, florists, caterers, and transportation.
- Specialization in assisting families with the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program.
- Transparent pricing for various burial and cremation packages clearly outlined on their website.
- Online pre-planning options available, emphasizing financial benefits and personalized service.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Seventh-day Adventist.
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.