Veteran services at John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home
John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, located in Meriden, CT, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include air-conditioned chapels, 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 services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include air-conditioned chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 9 miles from John J Ferry & Sons 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (203) 235-3338 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home is located at 88 East Main Street in Meriden, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 235-3338. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, veterans services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and religions families, among others.
What sets John J Ferry & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation family ownership and management since 1890.
- Founder John J. Ferry held U.S. patents for a portable candelabrum and an improvement in casket handles.
- Features an Austin manual organ and professional organist in its chapels.
- Over 130 years of continuous service to the Meriden community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Order of the Golden Rule
- · Connecticut Association of Funeral Directors
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths and religions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.