Veteran services at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home
For veterans in Anaconda, MT, Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,375 for basic burial and $2,665 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, graveside service, cremation services, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,665. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison in MT, about 53 miles from Longfellow Finnegan Riddle 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 100 funeral homes in Montana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,665. 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 Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home is located at 107 Oak St. in Anaconda, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 563-3371. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home provides burial services, visitation, traditional funeral service, graveside service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care of the deceased within their facility.
- Dedicated team of licensed professionals, including multiple morticians and a preplanning consultant, with detailed bios available.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including tribute videos, photos, and live streaming.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages.
- Specialized assistance for veteran services, helping families navigate benefits and arrange honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Montana Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
Specialties
- · Serving All Cultures, Traditions, and Faiths
- · Veteran Services
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.