Veteran services at Larson Funeral Home Inc.
Veteran families in Bridgeport, CT can turn to Larson Funeral Home Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Larson Funeral Home provides information and resources for veterans' funeral arrangements. Nearby Oak Lawn Cemetery also features a Veterans Memorial Plaza." On-site amenities include flexible size chapels and onsite parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and veterans information. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include flexible size chapels and bluestone garden patio. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Larson Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $3,365. That places direct cremation roughly 8% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, approximately 27 miles from Larson Funeral Home Inc.. Larson Funeral Home Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Larson Funeral Home Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Larson Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,365. 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 Larson Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Larson Funeral Home Inc. is located at 2496 North Ave. in Bridgeport, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 335-2342. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Larson Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
Larson Funeral Home Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, eulogies & obituaries, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Larson Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Larson Funeral Home provides information and resources for veterans' funeral arrangements. Nearby Oak Lawn Cemetery also features a Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Which faith traditions does Larson Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, United Methodist, Evangelical Covenant, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Larson Funeral Home Inc. apart
- New 11,000 square foot colonial-style facility in downtown Fairfield, designed for family comfort.
- Full ADA accessibility throughout the facility.
- Flexible-sized chapels accommodating both large and intimate gatherings.
- Extensive onsite parking for hundreds of cars.
- Amenities such as a bluestone garden patio, children’s playroom, and gas fireplaces.
- Large audio-visual systems for video tributes, with free creation of DVD Remembrance Videos.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · Pre-Planning
- · Cremation Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, United Methodist, Evangelical Covenant, Lutheran, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish sects.
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.