Veteran services at Lawrence Funeral Home
Lawrence Funeral Home, located in Darien, CT, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,040 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: funeral and graveside service on the same day, visitation and graveside service, graveside service, immediate burial, traditional cremation, and contemporary cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lawrence Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,650. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 22 miles from Lawrence Funeral Home. 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lawrence Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,650. 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 Lawrence Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lawrence Funeral Home is located at 2119 Boston Post Road in Darien, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 655-6127. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lawrence Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lawrence Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service - one day visitation, visitation and funeral service on same day, funeral and graveside service on the same day, visitation and graveside service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lawrence Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lawrence Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lawrence Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-denominational Christian, Methodist, United Church of Christ (Congregational), Presbyterian, Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lawrence Funeral Home apart
- Lower Fairfield County's oldest continually operated funeral home, established in 1893
- Four generations of family ownership (Lawrence family) before current owners
- New owners Kevin M. Lesko and Erika A. Cueto bring additional multi-generational funeral service experience
- Offers comprehensive pre-need counseling and funding options, including irrevocable trusts up to $10,000 and revocable burial plot allowances
- Extensive personalized service options, including photo displays, DVD tributes, custom music, and memento integration
- Provides detailed guidance on legal matters post-death, such as wills, probate, and executors
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Funeral And Graveside Service On The Same Day
- · Visitation And Graveside Service
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Committal Service
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Contemporary Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Master Trust Program
- · National Funeral Director Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Family Owned
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Non-denominational Christian, Methodist, United Church of Christ (Congregational), Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Hinduism (accommodated for cremation), Jainism (accommodated for cremation), Sikhism (accommodated for cremation), Buddhism (accommodated for cremation), Islam (cremation forbidden, implying burial accommodation), Orthodox Judaism (cremation forbidden, implying burial accommodation), Other sects of Judaism (accommodated for cremation). 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.