Veteran services at A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home
For veterans in Providence, RI, A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Funeral Services, with offerings tailored to honor military service members and veterans." Published pricing lists $7,295 for basic burial and $4,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran funeral services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,870. That places direct cremation roughly 91% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, approximately 22 miles from A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home. A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Rhode Island has approximately 91 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,870. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home is located at 200 Hawkins St. in Providence, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 861-5432. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need, veteran funeral services, live stream, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Funeral Services, with offerings tailored to honor military service members and veterans.
What sets A.A. Mariani And Son Funeral Home apart
- A history tracing back to the 20th century, with continuous service and adaptation to modern funeral trends.
- A dedicated pre-planning resource, "Caring Decisions," to ensure wishes are honored and loved ones are supported.
- Specialization in personalized funeral and cremation services that celebrate the uniqueness of every life and legacy.
- An experienced staff with a focus on serving families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life.
- Active community involvement, including employee volunteering and collaboration with local caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
- · Personalized Cremation Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.