Veteran services at Brady & Levesque Funeral Home
Brady & Levesque Funeral Home serves veteran families in Saint Albans, VT with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home has strong ties to the veteran community; founder Raymond Levesque served in the U.S. Army, and current President Jeffrey Levesque is an Associate Member of the Vietnam Veterans Of America. Staff member Ronny Greeno also served in the US Army. The website includes a section on "Honoring Veterans," indicating specific services or considerations for military personnel and their families." On-site amenities include chapel for private family viewing and services and reception space available, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,395 for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapel for private family viewing and services. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Brady & Levesque Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,050. That places direct cremation roughly 42% above the Vermont median ($2,155). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, approximately 64 miles from Brady & Levesque Funeral Home. Brady & Levesque Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Vermont has approximately 71 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Brady & Levesque Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brady & Levesque Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,050. 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 Brady & Levesque Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brady & Levesque Funeral Home is located at 86 South Main Street in Saint Albans, VT. You can reach the home at (802) 524-2928. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brady & Levesque Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brady & Levesque Funeral Home provides life celebrations, remembrance gatherings, cremation, family shield funding, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brady & Levesque Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home has strong ties to the veteran community; founder Raymond Levesque served in the U.S. Army, and current President Jeffrey Levesque is an Associate Member of the Vietnam Veterans Of America. Staff member Ronny Greeno also served in the US Army. The website includes a section on "Honoring Veterans," indicating specific services or considerations for military personnel and their families.
Which faith traditions does Brady & Levesque Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brady & Levesque Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with a legacy dating back to 1918.
- On-site cremation services performed by a licensed cremationist, Jeffrey S. Levesque, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Family Shield Funding program offering flexible payment options with low monthly payments and up to 36 months to pay for funeral costs.
- Adherence to the tradition of carrying the casket on shoulders, symbolizing profound respect for the deceased.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Vermont Funeral Directors Association
- · The Funeral Service Professional Association
- · Franklin Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, #4
- · Mount Sinai Shriners #3
- · Mount Sinai Motor Corps
- · Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk, Lodge, 1166
- · Sons of the American Legion, Squadron #1
Specializations
- · Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Brady & Levesque Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.