Veteran services at Cartier's Funeral Home
Cartier's Funeral Home serves veteran families in Bellingham, MA with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,690 for basic burial and $2,545 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Cartier's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 34 miles from Cartier's 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 Cartier's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Cartier's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cartier's Funeral Home is located at 151 South Main Street in Bellingham, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 883-8383. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cartier's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cartier's Funeral Home provides funeral ceremony, memorial service, pre-planning, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cartier's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cartier's Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Cartier's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Cartier's Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1957, indicating long-standing local presence.
- Comprehensive Grief Library with articles from the Center for Loss and Life Transition, offering extensive bereavement resources.
- Detailed pre-planning services that address peace of mind, personal choice, and potential cost savings for families.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Military Honors services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist.
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.