Veteran services at Brookside Memorial
For veterans in Middlebury, CT, Brookside Memorial coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 18 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Brookside Memorial: 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 26 miles from Brookside Memorial. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Brookside Memorial has a 4.9-star rating from 18 Google reviews.
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 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 located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brookside Memorial is located at 200 Benson Road in Middlebury, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 577-3130. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Brookside Memorial offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Brookside Memorial starts at $2,595. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Brookside Memorial help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brookside Memorial 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.
How do families rate Brookside Memorial?
Brookside Memorial holds a 4.9-star rating across 18 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Raymond Albini and Maria coordinated hospital pickup within two hours of a father's sudden death, handling cremation, obituary, and documents while a family traveled from Georgia. One reviewer noted the facility was 'clean, warm, and welcoming.' Families cite reasonable prices for the quality of service.
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.