Veteran services at Kidder Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Northfield, MA can turn to Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families of veterans, as indicated by obituaries mentioning military service and donations to local veteran organizations like the Northfield VFW Post 9874." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 22 miles from Kidder Funeral Home, Inc.. Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kidder Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
The funeral home assists families of veterans, as indicated by obituaries mentioning military service and donations to local veteran organizations like the Northfield VFW Post 9874.
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 & specializations
Specializations
- · Cremation services
- · At-need funeral planning
- · Pre-need funeral planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Advent Christian, Congregational, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.