Veteran services at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home
Veteran families in Wayne, NJ can turn to Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $3,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 31 miles from Vander May Wayne Colonial 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
Does Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (973) 696-2900 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home is located at 567 Ratzer Road in Wayne, NJ. You can reach the home at (973) 696-2900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational/Gospel) families, among others.
What sets Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home apart
- Family-oriented funeral directors providing personalized care and guidance.
- Experienced directors attentive to individual family wishes and choices.
- A reassuring link between generations, offering comfort during loss.
- Assistance with FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance applications.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational/Gospel).
Branches of service mentioned
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home'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.