Veteran services at Heald Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saint Albans, VT can turn to Heald Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include main chapel, chapel b, and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, green burials, and green cremation - alkaline hydrolysis. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main chapel and chapel b.
Published pricing at Heald Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Vermont median ($2,155). 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 Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, about 64 miles from Heald 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 71 funeral homes in Vermont. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heald Funeral Home 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 Heald Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heald Funeral Home is located at 87 South Main St. in Saint Albans, VT. You can reach the home at (802) 524-3031. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heald Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Heald Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, online planning, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heald Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heald Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heald Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Heald Funeral Home apart
- Fourth-generation family-operated business, established in 1918.
- Offers specialized green burial and green cremation (alkaline hydrolysis) services, certified by the Green Burial Council.
- Located in a historic building (built 1820) with modern, handicapped-accessible facilities.
- Hosts an annual appreciation luncheon for the St. Albans military honor guard, demonstrating strong veteran support.
- Staff members are involved with the D-Mort Disaster Team for New England, providing expertise in disaster victim identification and family support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Green Cremation - Alkaline Hydrolysis
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Green Burial Council
- · Vermont Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · D-Mort Disaster Team for New England
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Green Burial
- · Green Cremation - Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian. 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.