Veteran services at Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home
For veterans in Worcester, MA, Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, burial services, memorial services, graveside services, green burials, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,790. That places direct cremation roughly 4% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 31 miles from Callahan-Fay-Caswell 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
What does a funeral at Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,790. 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 Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home is located at 61 Myrtle St. in Worcester, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 755-1500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home provides funerals, cremations, life celebration, burial services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Nondenominational Christian, Roman Catholic, Community Christian families, among others.
What sets Callahan-Fay-Caswell Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in 'Life Celebrations' that integrate personal photographs and memorabilia to honor the deceased's entire life.
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
- Partnership with Eterneva to create memorial diamonds from cremated remains or hair.
- Offering green burial options for environmentally conscious arrangements.
- Expertise in international funeral shipping and repatriation services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary Club of Auburn
- · Visiting Nurses Association Board of Directors
- · Auburn Youth and Family Services
- · Auburn Chamber of Commerce
- · Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce
- · Auburn/Webster and Worcester Lodge of Elks
Specialties
- · Life Celebrations
- · Memorial Diamonds
- · Green Burials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Nondenominational Christian, Roman Catholic, Community Christian. 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.