Veteran services at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home
Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, located in Plaistow, NH, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: coordinating with cemetery/crematory, contacting fraternal or military organizations, cremation options, immediate burial plans, and assistance with veteran's benefits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
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). 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, about 44 miles from Brookside Chapel & 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial Plans
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
- · Plaistow Lions Club
Specialties
- · Serving All Faiths
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal.
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.