Veteran services at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home
Veteran families in Shrewsbury, MA can turn to Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,255 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial vaults, cremation urns, cremation vaults, memorial services, burial services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below 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 31 miles from Britton-Shrewsbury 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 does a funeral at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home is located at 648 Main St. in Shrewsbury, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 845-6226. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home provides immediate need services, funeral planning, funeral pre-planning, grief support programs, obituaries & commemorations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home 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 Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home apart
- Offers e-motion tributes: custom digital slideshows with family photos and music.
- Provides "Book of Memories™" memorial websites for online tributes, photos, videos, and stories.
- Facilitates personalized displays with photo collages and memory tables during services.
- Guarantees funeral prices when services are pre-funded, protecting against inflation.
- Offers comprehensive grief support programs and resources.
- Assists with legal and financial notifications, including death certificates and insurance claims.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Vaults
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Vaults
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association Of North America
- · International Cemetery And Funeral Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Cremation
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Certified Celebrant Services
- · Direct Burial
- · Green Burial
- · Full Service Funerals
- · Funeral Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.