Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home

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 their own words: "The funeral home assists families in securing benefits and arranging services that honor military service for those who have served the country." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, graveside service, cremation services, memorial service, and veteran services. 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 chapel. 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 Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,665. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison in MT, approximately 53 miles from Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Montana has approximately 100 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home is among them.

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?

The funeral home assists families in securing benefits and arranging services that honor military service for those who have served the country.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· On-site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Montana Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)

Specializations

· Serving All Cultures, Traditions, and Faiths
· Veteran Services

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.

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How 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.