Veteran services at Kidder Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Northfield, MA can turn to Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,120 for basic burial and $2,890 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Kidder Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,890. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 22 miles from Kidder Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,890. 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 Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1 Parker Ave. in Northfield, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 498-5359. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $2,890. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. 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 Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Advent Christian, Congregational, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1901, spanning multiple generations of the Quinn family.
- Northfield's oldest business.
- Phones answered 24/7 by family members, not an answering service.
- Offers guaranteed funeral costs for pre-planned services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · At-need funeral planning
- · Pre-need funeral planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Advent Christian, Congregational, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.