Veteran services at MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services
For veterans in MARSHFIELD, MA, MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 18 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 31 miles from MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services has a 5.0-star rating from 18 Google reviews.
We list about 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services publish funeral prices?
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (781) 834-7320 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services is located at 1755 OCEAN ST in MARSHFIELD, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 834-7320. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services offer veteran families?
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services provides funeral planning, pre-planning, veteran services, cremation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Non-denominational families, among others.
How do families rate MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services?
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 18 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1959.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies through music, readings, symbols, and diverse memory-sharing options (baskets, DVDs, letters, tables).
- Specialized Veteran Services, including guidance on benefits and resources, with a U.S. Air Force veteran on staff.
- Resources and guidance on funeral etiquette and addressing common misconceptions about the role of funeral services in grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
MacDonald Funeral & Cremation Care Services's description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Steve, Sandy, and Sue gave Susan Francis's proud veteran husband 'utmost support and care' from his sudden death through a final send-off honoring his military service. Mark coordinated the quick turnaround, handling questions promptly. The family described the experience as 'smooth' despite the compressed timeline.
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.