Veteran services at Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone
Veteran families in Boston, MA can turn to Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include modern chapels, reception room, and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,475 for basic burial and $3,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, traditional burial, veterans burials & funerals, and water cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include modern chapels and gardens.
Published pricing at Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone: direct cremation from $4,160. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone. 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 Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,160. 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 Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone is located at 580 Commercial St. in Boston, MA. You can reach the home at (617) 536-4110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone offer veteran families?
Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone provides funeral services, cremation services, personalized funeral services, memorial services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Greek Orthodoxy, Buddhism families, among others.
What sets Boston Harborside Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone apart
- Specialization in Asian funeral traditions, including a dedicated ventilation system for incense and allowing the burning of joss paper.
- Multilingual staff fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole.
- Ability to create highly personalized funeral and memorial services that reflect individual passions and personalities.
- Modern chapels and reception room with catering options.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% Service Guarantee and a comprehensive range of services and resources.
- Historical significance, stemming from a merger of two firms with deep roots in Boston's funeral service history, including handling the Sacco and Vanzetti funerals.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes Guidance
- · Caring for an Urn Guidance
- · Water Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial Network
- · Dignity Memorial Premier Collection
- · SCI Shared Resources, LLC
- · Service Corporation International (SCI)
- · AFFS/Service Corporation International
Specialties
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Cantonese Speaking Staff
- · Mandarin Speaking Staff
- · Vietnamese Speaking Staff
- · Spanish Speaking Staff
- · Portuguese Speaking Staff
- · Creole Speaking Staff
- · Incense Burning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Greek Orthodoxy, Buddhism, Hinduism, Protestantism. Languages spoken at the home: Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole.
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.