Veteran services at Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home
Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home in Cheshire, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 1 review.
Published pricing at Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 40 miles from Dery-Cheshire 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.
Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home is located at 121 North State Rd. in Cheshire, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 743-3678. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home starts at $2,900. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dery-Cheshire 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.
How do families rate Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home?
Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
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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.