Veteran services at John F Tierney Funeral Home
Veteran families in Manchester, CT can turn to John F Tierney Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,480 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, water cremation, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at John F Tierney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,650. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 16 miles from John F Tierney 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.
John F Tierney Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at John F Tierney Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,650. 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 F Tierney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John F Tierney Funeral Home is located at 219 West Center Street in Manchester, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 643-1222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John F Tierney Funeral Home offer veteran families?
John F Tierney Funeral Home provides cremation services, water cremation, burial services, funeral services, eulogies & obituaries, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John F Tierney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John F Tierney Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does John F Tierney Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant families, among others.
What sets John F Tierney Funeral Home apart
- Only family-owned and locally operated funeral home in Manchester, CT, maintaining a three-generation legacy of service.
- Offers on-site water cremation (aquamation) as an eco-conscious alternative.
- Provides unique personalization options such as solidified remains (Parting Stone) and fingerprint jewelry (Legacy Touch).
- Features a livestream-ready chapel for remote attendance at services.
- Accepts Medicaid (Title 19) benefits for cremation packages under $5,000.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Water Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Eco-Friendly Options
- · Solidified Remains
- · Fingerprint Jewelry
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant.
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.