Veteran services at Emmons Funeral Home
For veterans in Bristol, NH, Emmons Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. 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. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 2 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Emmons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, about 18 miles from Emmons Funeral Home. 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Emmons Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Cremation
- · Pre-Arrangements
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Methodist, All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Emmons Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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”
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.