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Ginley Funeral Homes

131 Main St. · Franklin, MA 02038

Call (508) 528-1045

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“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.”

Veteran services at Ginley Funeral Homes

For veterans in Franklin, MA, Ginley Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial options, cremation options, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, cremation with private visitation, and cremation with memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Ginley Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,500. That places direct cremation roughly 44% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 42 miles from Ginley Funeral Homes. 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

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?

In its own description of its veteran services, Ginley Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

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 and veteran services listed

★Cremation With Memorial Service

Burial and 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 and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Dean Bank

Specialties

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

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Jewish.

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.