Veteran services at Boucher Funeral Home
Veteran families in Burrillville, RI can turn to Boucher Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,550 for basic burial and $2,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, earth burial, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Boucher Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 30 miles from Boucher 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Boucher Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Boucher Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Boucher Funeral Home is located at 272 Sayles Ave. in Burrillville, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 568-5760. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Boucher Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Boucher Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, funeral service, cremation, earth burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Boucher Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Boucher Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Boucher Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Boucher Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated funeral home.
- Offers a wide variety of options for funeral, cremation, and memorial services.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning services to ease family burdens.
- Offers grief support resources to assist grieving families.
- Capable of conducting services at their on-site chapel or at external locations such as other funeral homes, churches, or community centers.
- Staff bios highlight extensive experience and dedication within the funeral service profession.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Green cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Episcopal. 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.