Veteran services at Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.
Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc., located in Bristol, VT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home has experience assisting families of veterans, as evidenced by their handling of services for a U.S. Air Force veteran with an honorable discharge. They can guide families through arrangements that acknowledge military service." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, approximately 36 miles from Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc.. Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Vermont has approximately 71 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
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?
The funeral home has experience assisting families of veterans, as evidenced by their handling of services for a U.S. Air Force veteran with an honorable discharge. They can guide families through arrangements that acknowledge military service.
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Brown-McClay Funeral Homes, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.