Veteran services at DuPont Funeral Home Inc
DuPont Funeral Home Inc in Bristol, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,925 for basic burial and $3,635 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at DuPont Funeral Home Inc: 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 18 miles from DuPont Funeral Home Inc. 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 DuPont Funeral Home Inc 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 DuPont Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DuPont Funeral Home Inc is located at 25 Bellevue Avenue in Bristol, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 582-8129. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DuPont Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
DuPont Funeral Home Inc provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, advanced planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DuPont Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, DuPont Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does DuPont Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for American Baptist Churches USA, United Church of Christ, Catholic families, among others.
What sets DuPont Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operates from the historic "Wedding Cake House," a Georgian Revival style mansion with nine operational fireplaces and extensive oak and mahogany woodwork.
- Owners, Robert D. and Diane Bonaldo DuPont, reside upstairs in the funeral home, indicating a high level of personal involvement.
- Offers an integrated crowdfunding platform on their website for funeral expenses, medical bills, and living expenses.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with administrative tasks including death certificate procurement, life insurance claims, veteran's benefits, and Social Security claims.
- Maintains a permanent online memorial platform for friends and family to share photos and memories.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: American Baptist Churches USA, United Church of Christ, Catholic.
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.