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Barile Family Funeral Homes

482 Main St. · Stoneham, MA 02180

Call (781) 438-2280Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Barile Family Funeral Homes provides specific assistance for U.S. veterans, including guidance on obtaining a burial flag and a government grave marker for unmarked graves. They also help families determine eligibility for monetary benefits such as a burial allowance of $300, a plot allowance of $150, and in certain circumstances, transportation expenses. Additional funds may be available if the death is service-connected. The funeral home assists with the necessary documentation, including certified copies of DD214, marriage certificates, death certificates, and paid receipts for funeral and cemetery expenses. They also help with Social Security and Veterans Administration claims.”

Veteran services at Barile Family Funeral Homes

Barile Family Funeral Homes, located in Stoneham, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, immediate burial, and complete funeral service with cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at Barile Family Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,825. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above 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 48 miles from Barile Family Funeral Homes. 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 Barile Family Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,825. 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 Barile Family Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Barile Family Funeral Homes is located at 482 Main St. in Stoneham, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 438-2280. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Barile Family Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Barile Family Funeral Homes provides burial, cremation, funeral planning, funeral mass planning, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Barile Family Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Barile Family Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Barile Family Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Barile Family Funeral Homes apart

  • Comfort dogs (Mary and Winnie) available to provide emotional support to grieving families and children during services and arrangements.
  • Family-owned and operated since 1993, with three licensed funeral directors from the Barile family.
  • Virtual tour of facilities available online.
  • Pre-planning options include price guarantees and asset protection for Medicaid qualification.
  • Extensive community involvement and affiliations with numerous local civic and religious organizations in Stoneham and Reading.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial
  • · Graveside Service
  • · Immediate Burial
  • · Burial Of Cremains

Cremation

  • · Cremation
  • · Complete Funeral Service With Cremation
  • · Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Virtual Tour
· Therapy Dogs
· On-site Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
  • · National Funeral Directors Association
  • · Stoneham Chamber of Commerce
  • · The Rotary Club of Stoneham
  • · St. Patrick’s Church
  • · St. Patrick’s Holy Name Society
  • · Sons of Italy
  • · The Appian Club

Specialties

  • · Veterans Services
  • · Grief Support
  • · Pre-Need Arrangements

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: 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.