Veteran services at Brookside Memorial Funeral Home
Veteran families in Middlebury, CT can turn to Brookside Memorial Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, simple cremation package, immediate burial, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Brookside Memorial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 27 miles from Brookside Memorial 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brookside Memorial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brookside Memorial Funeral Home is located at 200 Benson Rd in Middlebury, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 577-3333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brookside Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brookside Memorial Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, veterans services, simple cremation package, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brookside Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brookside Memorial Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brookside Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Brookside Memorial Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Over 74 years of family ownership and operation (Albini Family).
- Transparent and affordable pricing, exemplified by their $2,595 Simple Cremation Package.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with military honors and VA benefits.
- Therapy dog, Libby, offering comfort to grieving families (mentioned in testimonials).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Simple Cremation Package
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Rotary Club of Woodbury, Southbury & Middlebury
- · Southbury Business Association (SBA)
- · Exchange Club of Waterbury
- · Mattatuck Museum
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist.
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.