Veteran services at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home
Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home in Plymouth, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and veterans information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
Published pricing at Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 22 miles from Cartmell-Davis 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 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 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Personalized Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish.
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.