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Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

24 Worthen St. · Chelmsford, MA 01824

Call (978) 256-5251Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families, assisting with understanding eligibility requirements for burial benefits, death benefits, and memorial items. They help families apply for a United States flag provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to honor deceased veterans. Additionally, they guide families through the process of applying for a burial allowance, also known as a “veterans death benefit,” which helps offset burial, funeral, and transportation costs. The funeral directors can assist in determining eligibility and the potential amount of these allowances, including additional allowances for headstones or markers.”

Veteran services at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Veteran families in Chelmsford, MA can turn to Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $2,695 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,120. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 34 miles from Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 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 Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,120. 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 Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 24 Worthen St. in Chelmsford, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 256-5251. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer veteran families?

Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, veterans benefits, funeral mass resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, United Methodist, American Baptist families, among others.

What sets Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home & Cremation Service apart

  • Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1923.
  • Family-owned and operated by Paul A. Hardy, Jr. and Jennifer Hardy.
  • Opened a new, larger, and modern facility in 2017 to enhance family experience.
  • Offers digital obituary pages for families and friends to contribute memories and photos.
  • Specializes in assisting families with Veterans Benefits, including eligibility and allowances.
  • Deeply integrated into the community through various local affiliations and staff involvement.

Military and veteran services listed

★Veterans Benefits

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Traditional Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· Main Entrance
· Exterior
· Conference Room
· Aerial View
· Interior
· Entrance Hall
· Casket Room
· Sitting Room

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
  • · Chelmsford Police Foundation, Inc.
  • · Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
  • · Chelmsford Business Association
  • · AHEPA Hellas Chapter 102 of Lowell
  • · Lowell Five Cents Savings Bank
  • · Lowell General Hospital

Specialties

  • · Veterans Benefits

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, United Methodist, American Baptist, Episcopal, Non-denominational Christian. 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.