Veteran services at Dartmouth Funeral Home
Veteran families in South Dartmouth, MA can turn to Dartmouth Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, securing burial permits, cremation remembrance jewelry, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and gardens.
Published pricing at Dartmouth Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 National Cemetery in MA, about 20 miles from Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Dartmouth Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dartmouth Funeral Home is located at 230 Russells Mills Road in South Dartmouth, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 993-0440. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dartmouth Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dartmouth Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, green funerals, event planning, funeral service video production, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dartmouth Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dartmouth Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dartmouth Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (Christian), Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Dartmouth Funeral Home apart
- A legacy of service established over 140 years ago by funeral directors from the area.
- Offers a 100% service guarantee, promising a refund for any unsatisfactory aspect of service.
- Provides lifetime flexibility for prepaid plans, allowing changes to arrangements.
- Offers relocation protection, making prepaid plans transferable to other Dignity Memorial providers in North America.
- Explicitly offers green funerals, focusing on natural burials and environmental sustainability.
- Provides unique services such as in-home visitations, black car service, and police escorts.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Green Funerals
- · Spanish/Español
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (Christian), Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Asian traditions, Hispanic traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.