Veteran services at Carr Funeral Home, Inc.
Carr Funeral Home, Inc., located in Whitinsville, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,500 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 7 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 40 miles from Carr Funeral Home, 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carr Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Carr Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (508) 234-2330 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Carr Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carr Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 24 Hill Street in Whitinsville, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 234-2330. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carr Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Carr Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carr Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carr Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carr Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Traditions, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian Reformed Church families, among others.
How do families rate Carr Funeral Home, Inc.?
Carr Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Carr Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Sixth generation family ownership and operation since 1850.
- Located in a renovated Victorian mansion built in 1869, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Historically provided the area's first motorized hearse (1918) and ambulance service for Northbridge until 1942.
- Offers 24-hour service, every single day.
- Provides Spanish language assistance through a licensed funeral director.
- Handicapped-accessible facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · FINE Mortuary College
Specialties
- · All Faiths And Traditions
- · Spanish Language Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths and Traditions, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian Reformed Church, Catholic, Armenian Apostolic Church. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Carr Funeral Home, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Heather and her colleagues treated us like family from the moment we arrived, which unfortunately was a few weeks after my father in law passed. Our situation was a bit complex with my family living out of state, and planning for a cremation and subsequent memorial service months later when it was easier for family to attend. Pricing was more than reasonable and a hard time in any family’s life was made easier by the care and attentiveness shown to my family throughout the entire process. I can only say good things about my experience dealing with Carr.”
“I am very grateful to the staff for the excellent service they rendered to our family at a most difficult time. Their caring and compassion are greatly appreciated. Everything exceeded my expectations.”
“Carr funeral home are excellent. Heather is both professional and very personable. She helped me through the death of my stepson (virtual ceremony) and the recent death of my beloved husband She dots all the 'i's and crosses all the t's'. She thinks of everything, doesn't get phased. I cannot recommend them enough”
“Professional.”
“Beautiful old home.”
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.