Veteran services at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home
Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home in Plymouth, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Cartmell-Davis Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. provides specific information and support for veterans, including honoring veterans during services." Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $1,920 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and veterans information. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include columbarium. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, approximately 22 miles from Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home. Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,920. 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 Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home is located at 150 Court St. in Plymouth, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 746-2162. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, funeral dove release, flower arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cartmell-Davis Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. provides specific information and support for veterans, including honoring veterans during services.
Which faith traditions does Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home apart
- Independent, third-generation family ownership and operation.
- Emphasis on personalized 'Life Celebrations' with unique touches like custom guest books, photo brochures, and memorial blankets.
- Offers Funeral Dove Release as a specific memorial option.
- Provides Travel Plan Insurance for deaths occurring away from home.
- Maintains a columbarium on-site for cremated remains.
- Operates three distinct locations in Plymouth: a Main Office, a Care Center, and a Manomet location.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Personalized Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.