Veteran services at Joyce Funeral Home
Veteran families in Waltham, MA can turn to Joyce Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,425 for basic burial and $3,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional funeral with cremation, life celebration memorial cremation, life celebration direct cremation, memorial services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Joyce Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,495. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 46 miles from Joyce 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 Joyce Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,495. 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 Joyce Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joyce Funeral Home is located at 245 Main Street in Waltham, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 894-2895. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joyce Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Joyce Funeral Home provides life celebration services, traditional funeral, cremation, traditional funeral with cremation, life celebration memorial cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joyce Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Joyce Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Joyce Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Congregational, Baptist, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist families, among others.
What sets Joyce Funeral Home apart
- Focus on personalized "Life Celebration" funeral experiences.
- Repository for funeral records of several other historical Waltham funeral homes (Freedom Wentworth & Sons, Walsh-Fennelly, St. Germain & Son).
- Availability for immediate assistance 24/7.
- Offers live stream services for remote participation and recording.
- Provides a "Family Guide" tool for personalizing services and gathering information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral with Cremation
- · Life Celebration Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Freedom Wentworth & Sons Funeral Service
- · Walsh-Fennelly Funeral Home
- · St. Germain & Son Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Life Celebration Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Congregational, Baptist, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist, Non-denominational Christian.
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.