Veteran services at Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home
Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home in Bridgeport, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Commerce Hill Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans, assisting with veteran's benefits and ensuring appropriate recognition for their service. The Dougiello family has strong ties to the community, supporting veterans' organizations." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial services, cremation options, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, approximately 29 miles from Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home. Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Commerce Hill - Radozycki Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Commerce Hill Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans, assisting with veteran's benefits and ensuring appropriate recognition for their service. The Dougiello family has strong ties to the community, supporting veterans' organizations.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, 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.