Veteran services at Greely Funeral Service
Veteran families in Gloucester, MA can turn to Greely Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Greely Funeral Home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including gathering details about military service (branch, years served) as part of their pre-planning process, implying support for veteran-specific funeral benefits and honors." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Greely Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,965. That places direct cremation roughly 11% above 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, approximately 60 miles from Greely Funeral Service. Greely Funeral Service 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. Greely Funeral Service is among them.
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?
Greely Funeral Home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including gathering details about military service (branch, years served) as part of their pre-planning process, implying support for veteran-specific funeral benefits and honors.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering of Ashes
On-site facilities
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.