Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute

Veteran services at Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute

Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute serves veteran families in Swansea, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,095 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and gardens.

Published pricing at Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 22 miles from Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute. 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 sets Birchrest Home Of Memorial Tribute apart

• Specialization in creating unique and personalized tributes, such as parking antique motorcycles in the chapel or hosting themed events.
• Flexible chapel space that accommodates groups of 100 or more with adaptable seating arrangements for diverse needs.
• Active involvement in the Swansea community, demonstrated by hosting events like Bingo, grief management seminars, and an annual town appreciation cookout.
• Multilingual staff proficient in French, Cambodian, Portuguese, and Spanish, catering to a diverse clientele.
• Comprehensive service offerings including green funerals, in-home visitations, black car service, and police escort availability.
• Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing benefits such as relocation protection and a 100% service guarantee.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, French/Français, Cambodian, Portuguese, Spanish/Español.

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.