Veteran Funeral Options in NJ

Veteran Funeral Options at Memorial Properties

Memorial Properties’ Veteran’s Program proudly serves those who have served our country. We are honored to be a part of the Veterans & Family Memorial Care funeral home network, providing the best in care for those who served—and for those who love them. We are experts in arranging, directing, and coordinating all of the details surrounding the death of a veteran or a veteran’s family member. Membership is FREE and now open to honorably discharged veterans, along with their spouses, parents, and adult children.

For those veterans who have proudly called New Jersey their home, Memorial Properties offers outstanding veteran funeral services. Eligibility includes military members on active duty, United States veterans of war, both members and former members of the Selected Reserve, members who have served a minimum of one term of enlistment (so long as they did not separate as dishonorable), and those who are retired from the military. Veteran funeral services in NJ include several benefits such as the U.S. flag, an inscribed cemetery marker, a gun salute, transportation costs, and a burial in a national or state veterans’ cemetery within NJ. We want to make this process easier for you – please contact us at Memorial Properties today to get started with crafting a beautiful and respectful memorial for yourself or a veteran you have lost.

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The Most Respected Veteran Funerals In NJ

As far as veteran funerals in NJ go, the services at Memorial Properties are unmatched. For retired military members’ funerals (those who have 20 or more years of service), we will contact and request an active duty honor guard from the deceased retired military member’s specific branch of service. This will then be followed by a ceremony that consists of a speech from a Chaplain, a flag folding and the presentation of that flag to the next of kin, a rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. For honorably discharged veterans with less than 20 years of service, the appropriate branch of service and local veterans group for Military Honors requests will be contacted. A burial ceremony will follow, including an honor guard rifle statue, flag folding and presentation to the next of kin, and the playing of Taps. Memorial Properties is dedicated to ensuring that each veteran’s wishes for their burial are met. We offer several burial options in NJ, including in-ground burial, above-ground burial, and cremation. No matter which option you prefer, you can rest assured that the above considerations will be taken for your ceremony.

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Benefits for Veterans at Memorial Properties

Veteran burials always include universal items that are both sacred and significant to the veteran. Our veteran burials at Memorial Properties include a wooden flag case, provided by the U.S. military, for any active duty deaths. For other veteran burials, additional wooden flag cases are available and can be looked at upon request. Once the funeral service is complete and it is time for the burial portion of the ceremony, Memorial Properties will transport the group to a veteran cemetery location. All veterans, and sometimes even their spouses and children, receive a free cemetery space, grave opening and closing service, grave liner, and  headstone.

We encourage all of those in NJ, including veterans and their families, to pre-plan their arrangements and save their loved ones stress and costs in the future. When you pre-plan with Memorial Properties, which often includes choosing how and where you would like to be buried, you will receive a certificate of credit up to $1495 to put towards an above-ground space, in-ground interment space, or community bible niche at one of our cemeteries or mausoleums in NJ. We want to ensure that all veterans can have a memorial service that truly honors the sacrifices they have made and that their families have a peaceful and serene place to visit for the rest of their lives.

Funeral Resources for Veterans in NJ

At Memorial Properties, we strive to make the funeral planning process easier for everyone in NJ, and veterans are no exception. We will be happy to get on the phone with you and walk you through all the options we have available, whether you are interested in above or below-ground burial, as well as the unique programs we offer. We are glad to provide the resources below for veterans in NJ.

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Cemeteries and Mausoleums in New Jersey

Memorial Properties is home to ten peaceful final resting places in New Jersey, which include both cemeteries and mausoleums so that all burial preferences can be met. Our cemeteries have been part of the surrounding communities for years and are surrounded by natural beauty. Veterans interested in above-ground burial have access to our elegant mausoleums, which have spaces available for both intact and cremated remains, as well as the option to be put to rest beside a loved one. Our cemeteries and mausoleums in NJ include:

Begin Planning A Veteran Funeral Service In NJ At Memorial Properties

As a family-owned company, we take veteran funerals in NJ very seriously. We recognize the sacrifice that was made for our country, and want to ensure that every part of the process is respectful to both the veteran who has passed away and their family. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the funeral planning and burial process and will work to meet all of your needs and wishes. We believe that today’s wisdom is tomorrow’s peace of mind and want to help all NJ veteran families make the right choices for their loved ones, no matter which type of burial you prefer. For more information about our Veteran’s Program, please contact Memorial Properties by calling 732-820-0211. You’ve earned it!

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