Veteran services at Emmons Funeral Home
For veterans in Bristol, NH, Emmons Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Emmons Funeral Home provides comprehensive veterans' services, including arranging basic Military Funeral Honors (flag folding and presentation, playing of Taps) performed by an Armed Forces detail. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, primarily through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents, and can help obtain necessary information if documents are unavailable. Eligibility extends to active duty military, Selected Reserve members, former military with honorable discharge, and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration." Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 2 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, 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 Emmons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, approximately 18 miles from Emmons Funeral Home. Emmons 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. Emmons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Emmons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. 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 Emmons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Emmons Funeral Home is located at 115 South Main St. in Bristol, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 744-3358. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Emmons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Emmons Funeral Home provides pre-arrangements, grief support, veterans services, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Emmons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Emmons Funeral Home provides comprehensive veterans' services, including arranging basic Military Funeral Honors (flag folding and presentation, playing of Taps) performed by an Armed Forces detail. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, primarily through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents, and can help obtain necessary information if documents are unavailable. Eligibility extends to active duty military, Selected Reserve members, former military with honorable discharge, and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Which faith traditions does Emmons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Methodist, All Faiths families, among others.
How do families rate Emmons Funeral Home?
Emmons Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Emmons Funeral Home apart
- Operates its own private crematory, Winnipesaukee River Crematorium, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers comprehensive online cremation arrangements through 603Cremations.com, providing an accessible digital process for families across New Hampshire.
- Represents a deep multi-generational family history in funeral service, combining the Emmons family's legacy since 1952 with the Beane family's roots dating back to 1926.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages for bereaved families.
- Specializes in Veterans Services, offering assistance with Military Funeral Honors and necessary documentation like DD Form 214.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home
- · 603Cremations.com
- · Consolidated Funeral Services
- · Laconia Rotary Club
- · Enterprise Rebekah Lodge
- · Sawhegenit Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Cremation
- · Pre-Arrangements
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Methodist, All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Emmons Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My mother, Marjorie O'Brien, passed away on 01/03/2022. The funeral was held on 06/08/2022. The arrangements were with Emmons. Her passing was a difficult time for the family. I didn't know what to expect or what to do concerning the arrangements. Cindy guided me through this difficult time. On the day of the funeral everything was perfect. Cindy and Peggy did what they do best. The service was with compassion and the highest degree of professionalism. Thank you!”
“I'm A Emmons This A 5 Star Place”
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.