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 their own words: "Athy Memorial Home facilitates services for veterans, as evidenced by an obituary mentioning a U.S. Marine Corps veteran's burial at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. They also suggest Veterans Inc. as a donation option in obituaries, indicating support for veteran organizations." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Athy Memorial Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,160. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 30 miles from Athy Memorial Home, Inc.. Athy Memorial Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Athy Memorial Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
Athy Memorial Home facilitates services for veterans, as evidenced by an obituary mentioning a U.S. Marine Corps veteran's burial at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. They also suggest Veterans Inc. as a donation option in obituaries, indicating support for veteran organizations.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional funerals
- · Cremation services
- · Veteran services
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Jewish, Christian (Non-Denominational).
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Athy Memorial Home, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.