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James H. Delaney Funeral Home

48 Common St. · Walpole, MA 02081

Call (508) 668-1960Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“The funeral home provides comprehensive services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining military and death benefits such as burial flags, headstones or markers, burial in National or State VA Cemeteries, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. They note that the VA may reimburse a portion of funeral and burial costs. The founder, James H. Delaney, was a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, and the home maintains affiliations with the Walpole VFW Post 5188 and The American Legion Thomas Crowley Post 104. Services are also extended to law enforcement personnel.”

Veteran services at James H. Delaney Funeral Home

For veterans in Walpole, MA, James H. Delaney Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, graveside service, burial vaults, and mausoleum burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at James H. Delaney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,125. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 44 miles from James H. Delaney 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 James H. Delaney Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,125. 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 James H. Delaney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

James H. Delaney Funeral Home is located at 48 Common St. in Walpole, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 668-1960. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does James H. Delaney Funeral Home offer veteran families?

James H. Delaney Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, graveside service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does James H. Delaney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, James H. Delaney Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does James H. Delaney Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets James H. Delaney Funeral Home apart

  • Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1958.
  • Deep community involvement and affiliations with numerous local organizations, including participation in Walpole's 300th Anniversary parade.
  • Emphasis on personalized services, incorporating individual life stories, hobbies, and passions through photos, music, and storytelling.
  • Extensive grief support resources, including specialized guidance for children and information on complicated grief.
  • Staff members, such as Jay Delaney, have taught at funeral service institutes, demonstrating a commitment to funeral service education and best practices.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service
★Veterans Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Traditional Burial
  • · Graveside Service
  • · Burial Vaults
  • · Mausoleum Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Walpole VFW Post 5188
  • · The American Legion Thomas Crowley Post 104
  • · Walpole Knights of Columbus Council 1319
  • · Irish Social Club- Norwood
  • · Walpole Lions Club
  • · Walpole Chamber of Commerce
  • · Walpole Housing Authority (Board of Directors)
  • · Blessed Sacrament Church

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic.

Branches of service mentioned

James H. Delaney Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:

Army

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.