Veteran services at Athy Memorial Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Worcester, MA can turn to Athy Memorial Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception space available, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,300 for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Athy Memorial Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,160. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 30 miles from Athy Memorial Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Athy Memorial Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,160. 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 Athy Memorial Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Athy Memorial Home, Inc. is located at 111 Lancaster St. in Worcester, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 756-4689. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Athy Memorial Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Athy Memorial Home, Inc. provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Athy Memorial Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Athy Memorial Home, Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Athy Memorial Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Jewish, Christian (Non-Denominational) families, among others.
What sets Athy Memorial Home, Inc. apart
- A long-standing history of directing funerals in Worcester since 1875.
- Direct connection to local florists for sympathy arrangements, potentially saving on wire service fees.
- Offers a memorial tree program as an environmentally-friendly option for remembrance.
- Provides pre-arrangement planning to ease future burdens on families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Cremation services
- · Veteran services
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Jewish, Christian (Non-Denominational).
Branches of service mentioned
Athy Memorial Home, Inc.'s description of its services mentions these branches:
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.