Veteran services at Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Newmarket, NH, Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include off-street parking, reception area, and main visitation room/chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,435 for basic burial and $1,510 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,950. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, direct cremation, online cremation services, and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include main visitation room/chapel.
Published pricing at Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory: services starting at $1,495. 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 29 miles from Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $1,495. 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 Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 77 Exeter Road in Newmarket, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 659-3344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional services, cremation services, direct cremation, online cremation services, green burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory 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 Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church families, among others.
What sets Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- On-site crematory (Great Bay Crematory, LLC) ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Over 160 years of continuous operation, established in 1864.
- Second-generation family ownership and operation by Michael A. Pelczar.
- Online cremation packages starting at $1,495.00, offering a lower-cost option compared to state averages.
- Facility features include 55-inch flat-screen TVs in chapels for video tributes and a sound system.
- Offers green burial options and access to a green burial cemetery.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
- · Online Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New Hampshire Funeral Director's Association
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Newmarket Firefighter’s Association
- · Knights of Columbus
- · The Granite Handtub Association
- · New England States Veteran Firemen's League
- · Newmarket ASAP (Alliance for Substance Abuse & Prevention)
- · Newmarket Housing Authority
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Serving All Faiths
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home & Crematory's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.