Veteran services at The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home
The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home is a funeral home in Wallington, NJ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 21 miles from The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home. The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used The Ferguson-Rayam Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Andrew is truly exceptional. He handled both of my loved ones’ funerals with the utmost care and compassion. From start to finish, he was patient, professional, and attentive to every detail, making sure all our wishes were honored. The setup was beautiful, and the presentation of our loved ones was nothing short of amazing—they looked at peace, and it brought a sense of comfort to our family. Andrew understands that you only have one chance to do it right, and he absolutely delivered. I can’t thank him enough for his thoughtfulness during such a difficult time.”
“I first lost my Son and then my Mother. Andrew was there and guided me through both. The care and concern for my family that was given by Ferguson Rayam Funeral Home was genuine and appreciated. My family and everyone who attended the services of my Mother, First Lady, Muriel C. Barnett was impressed with the QUALITY and attention given to every detail. Most of all, we felt like we did not have to worry because Ferguson Rayam Funeral Home showed us that we could TRUST them with what was one of the hardest experiences we ever had to go through. My family Thanks you and we appreciate you. Sincerely, Sharon Barnett on behalf of the Barnett Family”
“During one of the most difficult days, nights and times of my life the Ferguson-Rayam funeral home was a true blessing to our family. They provided excellent service, paying attention to details and giving me more than what I could imagine. Ferguson-Rayam made a difficult time more bearable because I felt safe with them, I didn't feel as if they cared more about my pockets then my loss, and that meant a lot to me. I proudly write if you ever need a funeral service for your loved one use this professional, caring, thoughtful funeral home. Sonserae W.”
“They were a representation of excellence in EVERYTHING they did for my family from the beginning until the end. I didn’t expect the level of courtesy that was extended to my family in our time of sorrow. They made us feel more like family- rather than another client. Ferguson and Rayam’s staff was patient and attentive. They are truly a one stop shop for all things funeral related.”
“This is the best funeral home in America! I want to personally THANK Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Rayam! During such a difficult time twice within one year, this phenomenal organization has gone above and beyond to make sure every need was met. EVERYTHING was done well and in order !!!!!! There compassion and hospitality uplifted my spirit during such a difficult time.”
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.