Veteran services at John C Bryant Funeral Home
For veterans in Wayland, MA, John C Bryant Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $7,390 for basic burial and $4,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, green burial, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at John C Bryant Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,320. That places direct cremation roughly 61% 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 42 miles from John C Bryant 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 John C Bryant Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,320. 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 John C Bryant Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John C Bryant Funeral Home is located at 56 Pemberton Road in Wayland, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 653-4220. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John C Bryant Funeral Home offer veteran families?
John C Bryant Funeral Home provides immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John C Bryant Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John C Bryant Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets John C Bryant Funeral Home apart
- Offers green burial services for environmentally conscious choices.
- Provides comprehensive preplanning tools, including an online planner and detailed checklist, allowing for personalized arrangements and prepayment options to protect against inflation.
- Extensive grief support resources, including partnerships with organizations like GriefShare and daily email support.
- Assistance with Social Security benefits and detailed etiquette tips for funeral and cemetery visits.
- Dedicated services for honoring veterans, including guidance on military service information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Green Burial
- · Honoring Veterans
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.