Veteran services at Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home
Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home in Bridgeport, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include spacious parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,988 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial services, cremation options, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 29 miles from Commerce Hill - Radozycki 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 Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home is located at 4798 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 371-1966. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, burial services, cremation options, celebrant services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation by the Dougiello family since 1919.
- Personalized approach, aiming to make families feel like members of their own family.
- Comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with benefits.
- Assistance with out-of-state arrangements, as noted in testimonials.
- Provision of a 'Book of Memories' online memorial and personalized print materials.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, 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.