Published on May 19, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. is proud to announce a partnership between the Morris County Surrogate’s Court and the Morris County Veterans Services Office. To honor our Veterans, Surrogate Darling wants to ensure that all Morris County Veteran Survivor families have vital information regarding benefits for which they may be eligible.
Jessica Tomalo, Morris County Veterans Service Officer, said “We are excited about this partnership with the Morris County Surrogate’s Court to reach our Veterans and survivor families. It happens all too often that veterans and or their survivors learn of benefits long after eligibility, or not at all.” The Morris County Veterans Services Office works in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for these benefits. Assistance may include burial benefits such as a Cemetery Flag with Grave Marker, Memorial Certificates and assistance with applications for funeral expense reimbursements when eligible. There are many benefits that the Veteran or their survivor can learn about through Morris County Veterans Services as they assist resident Veterans and their dependents in applying for various benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the Morris County Veterans Servies Office provides information and referrals to local, state and federal resources to address the needs of resident Veterans and their families.
“As my office serves Morris County citizens, I want to ensure that any Veteran and their family that does business with my office, receives the honor they have sacrificed for,” said Surrogate Darling. The Surrogate went on to say that her staff will provide the necessary information to the Veteran Survivor families so that they can work with the Morris County Veterans Services Office to obtain any benefits for which they may be eligible.
For more information on the Morris County Surrogate please visit www.morrissurrogate.com or for information on Veterans Services visit http://morriscountynj.gov/.