Veteran services at The Morrison Funeral Home
The Morrison Funeral Home in Butler, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception area and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,595 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, bespoke memorial, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at The Morrison Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,280. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 37 miles from The Morrison 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.
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 The Morrison Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,280. 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 The Morrison Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Morrison Funeral Home is located at 86 Bartholdi Ave. in Butler, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 838-2290. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Morrison Funeral Home offer veteran families?
The Morrison Funeral Home provides direct cremation, traditional funeral, bespoke memorial, simple private gathering, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Morrison Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The Morrison Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does The Morrison Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets The Morrison Funeral Home apart
- Unbroken line of private, family ownership since 1954, spanning over 70 years.
- James T. Etheridge holds a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation and has served in leadership roles with the Passaic County Funeral Directors Association and the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Funeral Association Board of Directors and Advisory Board.
- Offers advanced memorialization technologies including live broadcasting and recording of funeral services, online memorials, and tribute videos.
- Provides Notary Public services as a specialized offering.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Passaic County Funeral Directors Association
- · Tri-Boro Area Chamber of Commerce
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Funeral Association Board of Directors
- · New Jersey State Funeral Directors Advisory Board
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Notary Public
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist.
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.