Veteran services at Hays Funeral Home
Hays Funeral Home, located in Northborough, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,250 for basic burial and $3,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorial services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hays Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 32 miles from Hays 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 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 Hays Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300. 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 Hays Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hays Funeral Home is located at 56 Main St. in Northborough, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 393-6591. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hays Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hays Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hays Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hays Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hays Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal, American Baptist Churches USA, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Hays Funeral Home apart
- Certified Celebrant services provided by Rachel Koopman for personalized ceremonies.
- Extensive online resource library including 'Ask the Director' and 'Ask Jeff' articles on funeral planning, grief, and estate settlement.
- Offers a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program for ongoing grief support.
- Jeff Koopman's specialized training in post-mortem reconstructive surgery.
- Provides comprehensive prearranging and pre-financing options for funeral services.
- Dedicated assistance with maximizing veteran funeral and burial benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Masons
- · Shriners
- · Northborough Lions
- · Bay State Antique Auto Club
- · Massachusetts Funeral Director Association
- · National Funeral Director Association
Specialties
- · Services of All Faiths
- · Veteran's Burials
- · Ash Scattering
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal, American Baptist Churches USA, United Church of Christ, Unitarian Universalist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.