Veteran services at Greely Funeral Service
Veteran families in Gloucester, MA can turn to Greely Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,965 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Greely Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,965. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 60 miles from Greely Funeral Service. 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 Greely Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,965. 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 Greely Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Greely Funeral Service is located at 212 Washington St. in Gloucester, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 283-0698. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Greely Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Greely Funeral Service provides funeral services, cremation, viewing, visitation, embalming, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Greely Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Greely Funeral Service mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Greely Funeral Service apart
- Dedicated individual funeral professional assigned to each family for guidance through the entire process.
- Strong emphasis on personalization, incorporating hobbies, activities, interests, and unique requests into services.
- Transparent explanation of cremation process, including the use of a unique metal disk ID for assurance of remains.
- Online pre-planning tool available for detailed advance arrangements.
- Team of four licensed funeral directors/embalmers on staff.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering of Ashes
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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.