Veteran services at Doane Beal & Ames
Doane Beal & Ames serves veteran families in South Dennis, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $3,230 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation pricing, cremation service, burial service, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Doane Beal & Ames: direct cremation from $3,125. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 25 miles from Doane Beal & Ames. 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 Doane Beal & Ames cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,125. 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 Doane Beal & Ames located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Doane Beal & Ames is located at 729 Route 134 in South Dennis, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 385-7116. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Doane Beal & Ames offer veteran families?
Doane Beal & Ames provides funeral pricing, cremation pricing, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Doane Beal & Ames help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Doane Beal & Ames mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Doane Beal & Ames accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Doane Beal & Ames apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- Pet-friendly facilities available for services.
- Ability to transfer pre-planned services from anywhere in the United States.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals, including specific rituals like Shomer/Watcher service and ritual washing.
- Offers a 24-hour Compassion Helpline for grief support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Pricing
- · Cremation Service
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Incense Burning
- · Shomer/Watcher Service
- · Ritual Washing
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions (Protestant), Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español, Français.
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.