Veteran services at Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home
For veterans in Milford, CT, Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $2,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, green burial, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,870. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 24 miles from Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home. 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,870. 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 Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home is located at 291 Bridgeport Ave. in Milford, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 874-5641. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, green burial, honoring veterans, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business since 1951.
- Offers green burial services for environmentally conscious choices.
- Provides specialized veteran services, including coordination of military honors and assistance with VA benefits.
- Features an urn and keepsakes store, including 'Life Expressions' for personalized memorial jewelry with fingerprint transfers.
- Recently renovated facilities including visitation, funeral service, and reception areas.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
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.