Veteran services at The Morrison Funeral Home
The Morrison Funeral Home in Butler, NJ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with navigating Veterans Administration benefits and service options. Obituaries on their website acknowledge and honor individuals who served in the military." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, bespoke memorial, and online memorials. 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 on-site 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 The Morrison Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,280. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 37 miles from The Morrison Funeral Home. The Morrison Funeral Home 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. The Morrison Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home assists families with navigating Veterans Administration benefits and service options. Obituaries on their website acknowledge and honor individuals who served in the military.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
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
Specializations
- · Notary Public
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist.
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.