Veteran services at Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home
For veterans in Southbridge, MA, Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,600 for basic burial and $2,485 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,485. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 30 miles from Daniel T Morrill 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 Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,485. 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 Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home is located at 130 Hamilton Street in Southbridge, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 764-7922. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home provides cremation, conventional funeral service, memorial service, private gathering, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Daniel T Morrill 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 Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Orthodox Christian, Reformed families, among others.
What sets Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home apart
- Specialized grief support resources and articles for children and teenagers.
- Emphasis on highly personalized ceremonies and tributes for both cremation and traditional services.
- Over a century of service to the Southbridge community and surrounding towns.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Orthodox Christian, Reformed, Baptist.
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.