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Volk-Leber Funeral Home

789 Teaneck Road · Teaneck, NJ 07666

Call (201) 836-0202Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Volk-Leber Funeral Home provides dedicated services for veterans, partnering with organizations like Mission of Honor and NJ veterans' organizations to ensure proper recognition and interment of cremated remains. They assist families with applications for veterans’ benefits, including Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. The funeral home coordinates existing paid pre-plan funding benefits for expenses not covered by the Veterans Administration and handles necessary documentation for military honors. They also coordinate with national or state veterans’ cemeteries. Services for veterans include professional funeral director and staff services, transfer and care of the deceased, cremation services, use of mortuary facilities for visitation or gathering, a funeral or memorial ceremony, automotive equipment, and an online interactive memorial website. Eligibility for benefits generally requires an honorable discharge.”

Veteran services at Volk-Leber Funeral Home

Veteran families in Teaneck, NJ can turn to Volk-Leber Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $3,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, burial service, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include memorial chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 19 miles from Volk-Leber 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 Volk-Leber Funeral Home publish funeral prices?

Volk-Leber Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (201) 836-0202 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Volk-Leber Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Volk-Leber Funeral Home is located at 789 Teaneck Road in Teaneck, NJ. You can reach the home at (201) 836-0202. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Volk-Leber Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Volk-Leber Funeral Home provides cremation, memorial service, funeral service, burial service, veteran's services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Volk-Leber Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Volk-Leber Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Volk-Leber Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Reformed, Reform Jewish families, among others.

What sets Volk-Leber Funeral Home apart

  • Long-standing family heritage in funeral service (Volk since 1865, Leber since 1906).
  • Independent, family-owned and operated business, not part of a larger corporation.
  • Specialized pet services, including private, viewing, and communal cremation options.
  • Dedicated veteran's services, including coordination with Mission of Honor and NJ veterans' organizations for benefits and honors.
  • Comprehensive online grief support resources, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily affirmations.
  • Multilingual staff, with Licensed Funeral Director Klisman X. Castro speaking English, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service
★Veteran's Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial Service

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· Offices
· Memorial Chapel
· Viewing Room

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Bright Side Manor and Geriatric Services of Bergen County
  • · International Rotary Club
  • · Mission of Honor
  • · NJ Veterans' Organizations

Specialties

  • · Veteran's Services
  • · Pet Services

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Reformed, Reform Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish.

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.