Veteran services at Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home
Veteran families in Plainfield, CT can turn to Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorialization services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,635. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 22 miles from Dougherty Brothers 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,635. 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 Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home is located at 595 Norwich Rd. in Plainfield, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 564-2296. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home provides funeral services, personalized services, veteran services, pre-planning services, memorialization services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory at The Park Tribute Center, Windham County's first and only crematory.
- Offers green burial services for environmentally conscious families.
- Provides Death Doula support through certified staff member Judie Blackmore.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services, including custom merchandise, stationery, memorial videos, and keepsake candles.
- Extensive community involvement and affiliations, with staff members holding leadership roles in local business and civic organizations.
- Owner Bob Fournier was recognized as the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year in 2014.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Putnam Business Association
- · Thompson Business Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Putnam Elks
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Death Doula
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.