Veteran services at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home in Salem, NH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,645 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 41 miles from Douglas & Johnson 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home is located at 214 Main Street in Salem, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 898-8848. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home provides veteran services, funeral service, grief support, pre-planning, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation funeral director, Susan Douglas Hopkins, leading a family-owned and operated business.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies and the psychological benefits of funeral rituals for healing and acknowledging loss.
- Extensive online grief support resources through the 'Griefwords Online Library' by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Active community involvement of key staff members, including Susan Douglas Hopkins, Matthew McCarthy, and Carrie Cranfill.
- Specialized veteran services to guide families through available benefits and resources.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association
- · Salem Kiwanis Club
- · Salem Lions Club
- · Salem Area Women’s Club, GFWC
- · Friends of Salem, NH Recreation club
- · Greater Salem Rotary Club
- · Derry-Salem Elks
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
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.