Veteran services at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, located in Plaistow, NH, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home assists families with Military Funeral Honors (MFH) for eligible veterans. The basic ceremony includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the family and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two members of the Armed Forces. The type of honors (Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail, or Standard Honors Team Detail) depends on the veteran's status. The funeral home provides guidance on establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214, and assists with obtaining necessary documentation. They also help with benefits for members of the Commissioned Officer Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)." On-site amenities include chapel, off-street parking, and handicap parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,780 for basic burial and $2,890 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include coordinating with cemetery/crematory, contacting fraternal or military organizations, cremation options, immediate burial plans, and assistance with veteran's benefits. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. 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 Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,890. That places direct cremation roughly 32% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, approximately 44 miles from Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home. Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New Hampshire has approximately 108 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,890. 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 Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home is located at 116 Main Street in Plaistow, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 382-2233. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, contemporary funeral services, pre-planning services, aftercare, professional transfer and care of the deceased, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home assists families with Military Funeral Honors (MFH) for eligible veterans. The basic ceremony includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the family and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two members of the Armed Forces. The type of honors (Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail, or Standard Honors Team Detail) depends on the veteran's status. The funeral home provides guidance on establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214, and assists with obtaining necessary documentation. They also help with benefits for members of the Commissioned Officer Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which faith traditions does Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home apart
- Over 50 years of experience in funeral service by founder Francis J. Berube, Jr.
- Dedicated Life Celebration Coordinator, Rosemary Thuotte, who focuses on personal touches and celebrating the legacy of the deceased.
- Family-owned and operated business with a strong emphasis on personalized remembrances for all faiths.
- Comprehensive aftercare assistance, including support with Veteran's benefits, Social Security benefits, and life insurance claims.
- Community involvement through affiliations like the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association and the Plaistow Lions Club.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial Plans
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
- · Plaistow Lions Club
Specializations
- · Serving All Faiths
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal.
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.