Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

Veteran services at Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

For veterans in Burlington, MA, Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home provides information and assistance regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including headstones, markers, medallions, burial allowances, and forms. Their 'Life Celebration' package includes government benefit assistance, which can apply to veteran benefits. Local Burlington cemeteries also offer specific pricing for veterans." Published pricing lists $4,475 for basic burial and $1,481 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and cremation authorization. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,575. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 45 miles from Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home. Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,575. 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 Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home is located at 43 Winn Street in Burlington, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 272-0050. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, arrangement planning, cremation authorization, custom stationary, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides information and assistance regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including headstones, markers, medallions, burial allowances, and forms. Their 'Life Celebration' package includes government benefit assistance, which can apply to veteran benefits. Local Burlington cemeteries also offer specific pricing for veterans.

Which faith traditions does Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home apart

Three distinct cremation service packages with transparent pricing: Just Cremation ($1,539), Last Goodbye ($1,981), and Life Celebration ($2,886).
Specialization in Medicaid planning assistance for pre-payment options.
Comprehensive online resources including grief support articles, legal advice guides, and veteran information.
24/7 availability for immediate assistance and guidance.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Cremation Authorization

On-site facilities

· Hanover Location

· Rockland Location

· Hanson Location

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
· Hanover Lions Club
· Rockland Sons of Italy
· Cardinal Cushing Knights of Columbus
· Cardinal Spellman General Assembly 4th Degree in Whitman
· 100 Club of Massachusetts
· Hanover Chamber of Commerce

Specializations

· Medicaid Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.