Veteran services at Bryant Funeral Home
For veterans in Berlin, NH, Bryant Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include gorham chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,990 for basic burial and $2,080 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include gorham chapel.
Published pricing at Bryant Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,080. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Mt. Vernon Rd in ME, about 68 miles from Bryant 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bryant Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,080. 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 Bryant Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bryant Funeral Home is located at 180 Hillside Avenue in Berlin, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 752-1344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bryant Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bryant Funeral Home provides cremation services, burial services, preplanning, monuments & markers, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bryant Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bryant Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bryant Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Bryant Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1893.
- On-site crematory (Androscoggin Valley Crematory) ensures loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process, eliminating third-party transfers.
- Bryant Monument Company provides in-house monument and marker services, simplifying arrangements for families.
- Transparent pricing estimates are available on their website, with a stated commitment to upfront disclosure and ethical pricing practices.
- Maintains independence from large corporations and private equity groups, prioritizing accountability to families over shareholders.
- Offers services for infants and children under 6 months old at minimal to no cost, reflecting a long-standing family policy.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Evening Star Lodge #37 F&AM of Colebrook
- · Bektash Shrine
- · Gorham Sabatis Lodge #73 F&AM
- · 100 Club of NH
- · Berlin & Coös County Historical Society
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
Specialties
- · Green Burials
- · Veteran Services
- · On-Site Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English, French (local dialect likely, given Berlin's demographics).
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.