George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

Veteran services at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury, located in West Roxbury, MA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes assists families with obtaining Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. They help establish veteran eligibility, obtain burial flags, and provide information on Presidential Memorial Certificates and grave markers. The firm also offers assistance with Social Security and Veteran benefits." On-site amenities include large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 National Cemetery in MA, approximately 51 miles from George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury. George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury 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. George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury apart

• Family-owned and operated since 1937, spanning multiple generations of the Doherty family.
• The Wellesley location is housed in a historic building over 200 years old, carefully remodeled to blend historical charm with modern accessibility.
• All facilities feature elegant interiors with oriental rugs, antique furniture, working fireplaces, and peaceful background music, creating a distinctive and comforting ambiance.
• Comprehensive online resources, including detailed guides for Catholic funeral planning, veteran benefits, and grief recovery information.
• Active involvement and affiliations with numerous local community organizations in Wellesley, Dedham, and Needham.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, All faiths and backgrounds. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.