Veteran services at Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals
Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals serves veteran families in Toms River, NJ with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $3,290 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans services, scattering cremated remains, memorialization, and burial caskets. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals: direct cremation from $3,290. That places direct cremation roughly 32% above 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 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NJ, about 18 miles from Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals. 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 Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,290. 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 Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals is located at 145 Saint Catherine Boulevard in Toms River, NJ. You can reach the home at (732) 505-1900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals offer veteran families?
Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals provides funeral service, cremation, traditional burial, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals apart
- Largest family-owned funeral firm in New Jersey with six locations in Ocean County.
- Strategic expansion to serve growing retirement communities in Ocean County.
- Specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Long family history in funeral service, dating back to 1947 with founder's uncle.
- Affiliations with national and international professional embalming associations (The British Institute of Embalmers, The Professional Embalmers Association of Ireland).
- Hosts services for various local religious groups, demonstrating broad community engagement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering Cremated Remains
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Jersey State Funeral Director Association
- · Monmouth & Ocean Counties Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · The British Institute of Embalmers
- · The Professional Embalmers Association of Ireland
- · Harmony Lodge F & AM Toms River, NJ
- · 200 Club of Ocean County
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Funeral Services For Manchester Township
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Jewish, Ukrainian (Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Timothy E Ryan Home for Funerals's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.