Veteran services at Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home
Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Nashua, NH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with veteran services, including coordination for military honors and working with veteran organizations like the VFW, as indicated by obituaries for veterans they have served." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial websites, burial, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,960. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 30 miles from Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home. Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New Hampshire has approximately 108 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,960. 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 Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home is located at 370 Main Street in Nashua, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 882-9431. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral services, pre-planning services, grief support, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists families with veteran services, including coordination for military honors and working with veteran organizations like the VFW, as indicated by obituaries for veterans they have served.
Which faith traditions does Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home apart
- 24/7 online grief support with counseling services, group support, and interactive videos
- "365 Daily Affirmations" email subscription for ongoing comfort
- Tribute videos blending family photographs, graphics, and music
- Interactive memorial websites for connecting and sharing memories
- 360-degree Google Tours of their facilities
- Two locations in Hudson and Nashua, New Hampshire
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association (NHFDA)
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-Planning Options
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English (website content available in multiple languages via Google Translate).
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.