Veteran services at Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, located in New Bedford, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,205 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,205. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 National Cemetery in MA, about 19 miles from Aubertine-Lopes 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.
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 Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,205. 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 Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home is located at 129 Allen St. in New Bedford, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 992-2957. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home provides personalized services, veteran services, preplanning, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family leadership and involvement (Lopes family).
- Staff fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, specifically serving the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities.
- Strong affiliations with local religious institutions, particularly Catholic and Episcopal churches.
- Specialized services and recognition for veterans.
- Extensive community involvement through various local organizations and boards.
- Comprehensive preplanning options including prepayment protection against inflation and transferability.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Bedford Lions Club
- · Prince Henry Society
- · Salvation Army Advisory Board
- · New Bedford Cemetery Board
- · Serra Club
- · N.A.A.C.P.
- · Grupo Amigos da Terceira Club
- · AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 93
Specialties
- · Serving The Portuguese Community
- · Serving The Spanish-Speaking Community
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: Portuguese, Spanish, English.
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.