Veteran services at Brown & Hickey Funeral Home
Brown & Hickey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Belmont, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $2,300 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 48 miles from Brown & Hickey 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
Does Brown & Hickey Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Brown & Hickey Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (617) 484-2534 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Brown & Hickey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown & Hickey Funeral Home is located at 36 Trapelo Road in Belmont, MA. You can reach the home at (617) 484-2534. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown & Hickey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brown & Hickey Funeral Home provides cremation, pre-arrangements, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown & Hickey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brown & Hickey Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brown & Hickey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brown & Hickey Funeral Home apart
- Belmont's oldest funeral home, established in 1925, celebrating 100 years of service.
- Extensive online resources for grief support, including daily email messages for a year.
- Detailed guidance and choices for Catholic Funeral Mass readings and music.
- Specialized support and resources for veterans and their families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman 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.