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. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families of veterans, as evidenced by obituaries mentioning U.S. Army service and suggesting memorial donations to the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home. They facilitate arrangements for veterans' interments." 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 VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 31 miles from Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home. Vander May Wayne Colonial 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. Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home is among them.
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 — 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?
The funeral home assists families of veterans, as evidenced by obituaries mentioning U.S. Army service and suggesting memorial donations to the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home. They facilitate arrangements for veterans' interments.
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational/Gospel).
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.