Veteran services at George C Lima Funeral Home Inc
George C Lima Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Bristol, RI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,395 for basic burial and $2,360 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, veterans services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at George C Lima Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,360. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 16 miles from George C Lima 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at George C Lima Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,360. 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 George C Lima Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
George C Lima Funeral Home Inc is located at Po Box 975 in Bristol, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 253-9594. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does George C Lima Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
George C Lima Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does George C Lima Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, George C Lima Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does George C Lima Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets George C Lima Funeral Home Inc apart
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Promotes the "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations.
- Provides direct connection to local florists for flower orders, bypassing wire service fees.
- Specializes in assisting veterans with benefits, including headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Portuguese.
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.