Veteran services at Spilker Funeral Home
Spilker Funeral Home serves veteran families in Cape May, NJ with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include parking lot, off-street parking, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 25 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, honoring life, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include rose garden and chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County in DE, about 33 miles from Spilker 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.
Spilker Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 25 Google reviews.
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
Does Spilker Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Spilker Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (609) 884-3793 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Spilker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Spilker Funeral Home is located at 815 Washington Street in Cape May, NJ. You can reach the home at (609) 884-3793. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Spilker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Spilker Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, honoring life, service options, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Spilker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Spilker Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
How do families rate Spilker Funeral Home?
Spilker Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Spilker Funeral Home apart
- Operates from a meticulously restored 1882 Victorian home with original wood-carvings and stained-glass windows.
- Offers rare off-street parking in Cape May, with staff dedicated to maximizing space for visitors.
- Features a tranquil rose garden and a peaceful front porch overlooking historic Washington Street.
- Specializes in affordable cremation services.
- Provides comprehensive preplanning tools, including an online option and a detailed checklist.
- Offers pet services as part of their resource offerings.
Military and veteran services listed
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Cremation
- · Cremation
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- · Affordable Cremation Services
What families have said
Dennis Spilker learned who your loved one was and how you wanted their service to unfold. One reviewer described how he placed a rose in the casket and sent a photo to a grieving father. He coordinated transport, handled delays without rushing, and matched details like hair and makeup to exact wishes.
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.