Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home

Veteran services at Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home

Veteran families in Attleboro, MA can turn to Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home provides resources on "Death Benefits for Veterans and Their Families" through its blog. They assist with understanding veteran burial allowances, plot allowances, and obtaining burial flags and government grave markers for eligible U.S. veterans." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,590. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, approximately 30 miles from Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home. Foley-Hathaway 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. Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,590. 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 Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home is located at 126 South Main Street in Attleboro, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 222-0498. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, visitation, personalized tribute, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides resources on "Death Benefits for Veterans and Their Families" through its blog. They assist with understanding veteran burial allowances, plot allowances, and obtaining burial flags and government grave markers for eligible U.S. veterans.

Which faith traditions does Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Jewish families, among others.

What sets Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership, with the Hathaway family actively involved for over 130 years and four generations of funeral directors.
Extensive grief support resources, including the 'Griefwords Online Library' and insights from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief expert.
Specialization in preplanning, offering guidance and resources for individuals to arrange their own services in advance.
Commitment to personalized tributes, incorporating meaningful music, readings, symbols, and diverse opportunities for memory sharing (e.g., memory baskets, DVDs, tables).
Active community involvement by staff members in various local organizations and churches across Bristol County.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Selected Independent Funeral Homes
· Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Fall River Lodge of Elks #118
· East Warren Rod and Gun Club
· Sakonnet River Outfitters
· Fall River Rotary Club
· Fall River Diocese ECHO and Emmaus Retreat Programs

Specializations

· Preplanning
· Grief Support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Jewish.

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.

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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.