Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell wants all veterans and their families to know that the state will no longer charge for veterans’ death certificates.
Normally, the state charges families $25 to obtain a death certificate. Under the new law, deceased veterans’ legal representatives, estate executors or family members won’t have to pay that fee, although they would still need to pay for additional copies or expedited shipping.
“Our Veterans Affairs Office can assist veterans and their families with this benefit, and works to provide greater access to all of the programs these men and women have earned through their service to our country,” said McDonnell, liaison to the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs. “The Veterans Affairs Office has been recognized for the outstanding work they do for our military. Providing this service is just a small way to say thank you to the proud veterans who have served our nation.”
The Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs can provide information on other Veterans services including burial benefits, funeral Honor Guards and the Camden County Veterans Cemetery at Harleigh. For more information, call the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs at 1–800–464-VETS (8387).
