Veteran services at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Manchester, NH, Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory assists veterans and their dependents with various benefits, including free burial in a National Cemetery (gravesite, opening/closing, perpetual care), headstones and markers, and reimbursement of burial expenses. They also provide information on burial at sea, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and the United States Burial Flag. The funeral home guides families on how to contact the Veterans Administration and gather necessary documents such as DD214, marriage certificates, and death certificates to file claims. They also advise on coordinating with Social Security benefits." Published pricing lists $5,545 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, immediate burial, and scattering of cremated remains. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,245. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, approximately 24 miles from Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory. Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New Hampshire has approximately 108 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,245. 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 Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1799 Elm Street in Manchester, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 625-6951. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory assists veterans and their dependents with various benefits, including free burial in a National Cemetery (gravesite, opening/closing, perpetual care), headstones and markers, and reimbursement of burial expenses. They also provide information on burial at sea, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and the United States Burial Flag. The funeral home guides families on how to contact the Veterans Administration and gather necessary documents such as DD214, marriage certificates, and death certificates to file claims. They also advise on coordinating with Social Security benefits.
Which faith traditions does Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Operation of an on-site crematory since 2001, providing direct control over cremation services.
- Over a century of continuous operation in the Manchester community, established in 1914.
- Dedicated pre-planning services, including options for in-home consultations and assistance with Medicaid asset protection.
- Transparent pricing for various cremation and burial packages, effective as of January 1, 2025.
- Provision of a preparation area for Tahara, accommodating specific religious practices.
- Comprehensive resources for veterans' benefits and Social Security information.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Scattering Of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.
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.