Veteran services at Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc., located in Bristol, VT, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,310 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,422. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Vermont median ($2,155). 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 Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, about 36 miles from Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.. 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 71 funeral homes in Vermont. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,422. 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 Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 4 South St. in Bristol, VT. You can reach the home at (802) 453-2301. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. provides planning ahead, online obituaries, grief support, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. 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.
Which faith traditions does Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Long-standing history in the community, established in 1878 through a series of local funeral businesses.
- Family-owned and operated by Lee and Cynthia Payne since 2007.
- Operates two convenient locations in Bristol and Vergennes, Vermont.
- Offers a comprehensive guidebook to assist families with funeral planning, documents, and grief support.
- Provides an online store for a wide selection of funeral products including caskets, urns, vaults, keepsakes, and jewelry.
- Receives specific client testimonials praising personalized assistance and the creation of meaningful, tailored services.
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.'s description of its services mentions these branches:
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.