Veteran services at A W Rich Funeral Home
A W Rich Funeral Home is a funeral home in Fairfax, VT that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, approximately 56 miles from A W Rich Funeral Home. A W Rich Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used A W Rich Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I can’t give this funeral home enough praise for what they did for my extended family. The care and respect they gave my family member was more than any of us could ask for. From start to finish they took care of everything and made the process so smooth and as painless as it could be. I can’t recommend them enough for end of life services.”
“I would give ZERO stars if I could! My father was a longtime friend and neighbor of John Workman, the owner of this establishment. Despite their personal connection, the service we received was deeply disappointing and far below expectations. The experience was so poor, my mother made me promise NEVER to hold her funeral here. Thankfully, there are many reputable funeral homes in the area that provide compassionate and professional care. I urge you to speak with other who have used this business and verify their experiences for yourself. You'll likely reach the same conclusion we did.”
“It was difficult to get quotes on the various options for burying my mother's ashes - the "ball park" ranges ($6-8k) were triple what I expected, so we decided to just have my mother's ashes buried without any services (we would do our own service). Thier quote for this: $3096.00. The Essex Junction Cemetery Association is doing it for $550. This industry can prey on people who are distraught and MUST make quick decisions at a time when money is emotionally unimportant. Use caution when dealing with any funeral home.”
“I believe all funeral homes in the World Should take A.W. Rich Funeral Home the style of taking care of the dead. We were so taken back when you played a song of choice upon your departure of taking the departed away. I loved my brother so much Philippe Jolicoeur I wish he could of been awake to experience what we all felt. It was very mystical for us who experienced this incredible vibe of having my brother being taken away. Warmest Regards to you both Brandon & Ashley and blessing to you as well…Sincerely Doris Jolicoeur Big Sur, California”
“Over the last 8 years my family has entrusted A.W. Rich Funeral Home with several of our loved ones. The owners and staff go above and beyond with their level of compassion and care during these difficult times. They are gentle, informative and so helpful with their guidance. There are many things to consider when a loved one passes and they give you all the information and tools you need to navigate this process. I cannot recommend them enough.”
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.