Veteran services at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home
Magoun Biggins Funeral Home serves veteran families in Rockland, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,950 for basic burial and $2,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,925. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 36 miles from Magoun Biggins 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,925. 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 Magoun Biggins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Magoun Biggins Funeral Home is located at 135 Union St. in Rockland, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 878-1775. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Magoun Biggins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Magoun Biggins Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Magoun Biggins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Magoun Biggins Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Magoun Biggins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Magoun Biggins Funeral Home apart
- Housed in a stately Victorian Mansion built in 1876, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Features "The Dragonfly Cafe" as a casual gathering space for families.
- Offers individually tailored and personalized funeral and memorial services.
- Recipient of the prestigious "Pursuit of Excellence" award from the National Funeral Director’s Association.
- President Daniel J. Biggins is actively involved in the Rockland community and serves as a media spokesperson for the NFDA.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director’s Association
- · Massachusetts Funeral Director’s Associations
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · Rockland Council Knights of Columbus
- · Rockland Eagles Club
- · Rockland and South Shore Chambers of Commerce
Specialties
- · Personalized Services
- · Grief & Healing Resources
- · Veteran’s Information
- · COVID Funeral Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal. 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.