Veteran services at Dello Russo Funeral Service
Veteran families in Medford, MA can turn to Dello Russo Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Dello Russo Funeral Service assists families with information and applications for Veteran's Affairs benefits." Published pricing lists $5,360 for basic burial and $3,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.2 stars across 17.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 50 miles from Dello Russo Funeral Service. Dello Russo Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Dello Russo Funeral Service holds a 4.2-star rating from 17 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dello Russo Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dello Russo Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Dello Russo Funeral Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (781) 396-9200, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dello Russo Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dello Russo Funeral Service is located at 306 Main Street in Medford, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 396-9200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dello Russo Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Dello Russo Funeral Service provides funeral services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dello Russo Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dello Russo Funeral Service assists families with information and applications for Veteran's Affairs benefits.
Which faith traditions does Dello Russo Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Accommodates diverse religious preferences families, among others.
How do families rate Dello Russo Funeral Service?
Dello Russo Funeral Service holds a 4.2-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dello Russo Funeral Service apart
- Emphasis on personalized visitations by encouraging families to bring favorite items.
- Accommodates diverse preferences of religion, philosophies, and beliefs.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services to reduce emotional stress and financial burden for families.
- Assistance with out-of-state arrangements.
- Provides resources for florists, accommodations, funeral etiquette, helpful guidelines, charitable organizations, grieving, veteran information, and social security information.
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Accommodates diverse religious preferences.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Dello Russo Funeral Service. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We experienced thoughtful and warm touches at every turn for my Mom's service. Very appreciative of Jonele & the entire team at Dello Russo for their stellar service. They made us feel at home and cared for throughout the process. I highly recommend Dello Russo.”
“Fabulous service given by the Dello Russo staff. From the moment I spoke to Fred, he made things very simple and smooth. No pressure whatsoever on picking options. Staff very professional. Just a top quality service provided from beginning to end. Thank you”
“My parents were buried together on the same day. The kindness, compassion and expertise of Mr. Dello Russo made a difficult situation easier. The whole process went smoothly. The service and burial were lovely.”
“They're the BEST in the area. They truly take excellent care of the dearly departed and cater to the grieving family. Thank you ALL at DelloRusso's for all that you do. Sheer excellence in your field.”
“Our beloved Uncle just passed and Dello Russo was outstanding at every step. They were accommodating of any special requests, they were on top of the details, they had excellent follow through. I would recommend. Jevon was particularly excellent.”
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.