Veteran services at Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman
Veteran families in Sudbury, MA can turn to Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans planning, cremation remembrance jewelry, private viewing before cremation, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman: direct cremation from $5,305. That places direct cremation roughly 98% 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 37 miles from Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman. 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 Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,305. 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 Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman is located at 656 Boston Post Rd. in Sudbury, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 443-5777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman offer veteran families?
Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Duckett Funeral Home Of J.S. Waterman apart
- Available 24/7 with a real person answering calls
- Detailed and thoughtful process, treating each loved one as special
- Offers a Low Price Guarantee for services and merchandise
- Provides Lifetime Flexibility for pre-planned arrangements, allowing changes to the plan
- Includes a Purchase Protection Plan to help cover remaining cemetery balances
- Facilitates complete funeral planning, including electronic signatures, remotely via phone or email
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español.
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.