Veteran services at Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home
Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home in Fairfield, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $4,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,595. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 27 miles from Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Jewish. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,595. 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 Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home is located at 88 Beach Rd. in Fairfield, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 255-8993. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home starts at $4,595. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.