Veteran services at Carlson Funeral Home
Carlson Funeral Home serves veteran families in New Britain, CT with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $2,703 for basic burial and $3,291 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Carlson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,291. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 11 miles from Carlson 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Carlson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,291. 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 Carlson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carlson Funeral Home is located at 45 Franklin Square in New Britain, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 225-6361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carlson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carlson Funeral Home provides monuments, engravings, burial, cremation, online grief counseling, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carlson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carlson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carlson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Congregational, Lutheran, Orthodox, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Carlson Funeral Home apart
- Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business, ensuring continuity and personal investment in service.
- Facility designed to evoke a 'homey and welcoming feel' for calling hours, departing from a typical modern funeral home aesthetic.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Specialization in monuments and engravings through their in-house company, Kent Memorials, covering selection, installation, engraving, and cleaning.
- Strong connection to the veteran community, with staff members actively involved in military honors for veteran funerals.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Monuments and Engravings
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Congregational, Lutheran, Orthodox, Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Carlson Funeral Home'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.