Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home

Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, located in Saugus, MA, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,570 for basic burial and $2,810 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,810. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 54 miles from Bisbee-Porcella 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 sets Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home apart

• Four generations of family ownership and operation since 1886 (Porcella Funeral Service) and 1902 (Bisbee Funeral Home).
• Membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes, indicating adherence to high standards of care.
• Emphasis on personalized services, encouraging family participation to reflect the individual's personality and lifestyle.
• Dedicated services for honoring veterans.
• Recently enlarged facility with convenient parking options near major routes.

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, Baptist.

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.