Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

For veterans in New Haven, CT, Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Lisa DeCicco, Office Manager, actively volunteers with American Legion Post 89 and serves as Co-Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America for East Lawn/Green Lawn Cemeteries since 2023. The firm is also affiliated with American Legion Post 89." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $10,350 for basic burial and $4,770 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, 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 Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $4,770. That places direct cremation roughly 54% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 23 miles from Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.. Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,770. 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 Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 11 Woosster Place in New Haven, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 865-8961. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. provides visitation, funeral service, reception, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Lisa DeCicco, Office Manager, actively volunteers with American Legion Post 89 and serves as Co-Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America for East Lawn/Green Lawn Cemeteries since 2023. The firm is also affiliated with American Legion Post 89.

Which faith traditions does Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Other Christian Denominations (accommodated), Various Cultures (accommodated) families, among others.

What sets Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Specific attention to every family's request, distinguishing them from other funeral homes.
Three generations of family leadership and involvement in funeral service.
Certified Cremation Service Providers (CCSP) on staff, ensuring adherence to specific cremation standards.
Extensive personal community involvement and affiliations of staff members with numerous local civic and religious organizations.
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Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Columbarium
· Funeral Home
· Garden Crypts
· In-Ground Burial
· Lawn Crypts
· Scattering Garden

Specializations

· Certified Cremation Service Provider

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Other Christian Denominations (accommodated), Various Cultures (accommodated).

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How 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.