Beecher & Bennett Inc

Veteran services at Beecher & Bennett Inc

Beecher & Bennett Inc serves veteran families in Hamden, CT with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Facilities on site include chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 17 miles from Beecher & Bennett 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Beecher & Bennett Inc apart

• Over 130 years of continuous operation, serving families since 1894.
• Multi-generational family leadership by the Erickson family, currently led by President Arthur I. Erickson and Funeral Director Jonathan Erickson.
• Two convenient locations in Hamden and Meriden, Connecticut, both with ample off-street parking.
• Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist families.
• Offers a wide range of choices for funeral and cremation services, including complete funerals, graveside services, and various cremation options.
• Provides pre-arrangement counseling and online pre-arrangement forms.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ.

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.