Veteran services at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, located in Haverhill, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,700 for basic burial and $2,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, about 47 miles from H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation 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 H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,740. 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 H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is located at 106 Summer St. in Haverhill, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 372-9311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service provides cremation services, funeral services, celebrating life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, All Faiths (via Linwood Cemetery partnership) families, among others.
What sets H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes & Cremation Service apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1889.
- Two distinct funeral home facilities in Haverhill and Bradford, Massachusetts.
- Comprehensive aftercare program including a 365-day email support series and connections to multiple external grief support organizations (GriefShare, Web Healing, The Compassionate Friends, Tufts Medicine - Care at Home).
- Dedicated guidance for veteran services, including military honors and burial benefits.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · GriefShare
- · Web Healing
- · The Compassionate Friends
- · Tufts Medicine - Care at Home (formerly Merrimack Valley Hospice)
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Aftercare Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, All Faiths (via Linwood Cemetery partnership).
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.