Veteran services at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home
Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, located in Peabody, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception area and parking for over 125 cars, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation ceremony, burial services, cremation services, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,225. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 56 miles from Conway, Cahill-Brodeur 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 Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,225. 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 Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home is located at 20 Church St. in Peabody, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 531-0472. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation ceremony, celebration of life, burial services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim families, among others.
What sets Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home apart
- Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with a commitment to respecting family budgets.
- 24-hour access to their team, with calls personally answered by trained funeral service professionals.
- A modern, spacious, and accessible facility at 82 Lynn Street, featuring ample parking, greeters, catering options, and support for remote attendance.
- Ability to customize services from traditional to highly personal, accommodating unique requests like car show wakes or specific musical ensembles.
- Provision of trained funeral celebrants for families seeking spiritually significant ceremonies without a specific church affiliation.
- Commitment to honoring diverse cultures and religious traditions, including specific examples like burial shrouds, washing/dressing, and services in Spanish.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Ceremony
- · Cremation Services
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Information
- · Grief Resources
- · Catholic Services Readings
- · Liturgy Planning
- · Funeral Etiquette
- · Culturally Diverse Services
- · Religiously Diverse Services
- · Funeral Celebrants
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish, Portuguese.
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.