Ginley Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Ginley Funeral Homes

For veterans in Franklin, MA, Ginley Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Ginley 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 also help establish veteran eligibility using DD Form 214, assist in obtaining burial flags, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and grave markers, and provide guidance on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits." On-site amenities include parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $1,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial options, cremation options, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, cremation with private visitation, and cremation with 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 Ginley Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,500. That places direct cremation roughly 44% 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 42 miles from Ginley Funeral Homes. Ginley Funeral Homes 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. Ginley Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Ginley Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,500. 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 Ginley Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Ginley Funeral Homes is located at 131 Main St. in Franklin, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 528-1045. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Ginley Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Ginley Funeral Homes provides burial options, cremation options, pre-planning, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Ginley Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Ginley 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 also help establish veteran eligibility using DD Form 214, assist in obtaining burial flags, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and grave markers, and provide guidance on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

Which faith traditions does Ginley Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Jewish families, among others.

What sets Ginley Funeral Homes apart

Family-owned and operated by James P. Ginley, a licensed funeral director since 1973.
Franklin location is a historic Victorian building on the National Registry of Historic Places, adjacent to Dean College.
Offers comprehensive pre-planning services with price guarantees upon full advance payment.
Provides extensive assistance with military funeral honors, veteran benefits, and Social Security benefits.
Multiple cremation service options, from full-service to direct cremation.
Handicap accessible facility in Franklin.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation With Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Options

Cremation

· Cremation Options
· Full Service Cremation
· Cremation With Public Visitation
· Cremation With Private Visitation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin

· Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home

· Handicap Accessible

· Parking Lot

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Dean Bank

Specializations

· Military Funeral Honors
· Veteran Benefits
· Social Security Benefits Assistance

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), 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.