Veteran services at Mahoney Funeral Home
Veteran families in Lowell, MA can turn to Mahoney Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include handicapped parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 6 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans' benefits assistance, cremation options, cemetery/crematory coordination, fraternal or military organization coordination, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Mahoney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,195. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 37 miles from Mahoney 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 Mahoney Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,195. 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 Mahoney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mahoney Funeral Home is located at 187 Nesmith Street in Lowell, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 452-6361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mahoney Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mahoney Funeral Home provides pre-planning, veterans' benefits assistance, social security benefits assistance, cremation options, transfer of deceased, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mahoney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mahoney Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mahoney Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Mahoney Funeral Home?
Mahoney Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Mahoney Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of continuous operation, established in 1923.
- Family-owned and operated since its inception, with ownership transitioning from the Mahoney/McNamee family to the McDonough family in 2011, who continue the family tradition.
- Recent renovations in 2011, including handicapped accessible facilities and parking.
- Extensive assistance with administrative processes, including veterans' benefits, Social Security benefits, and life insurance claims.
- Offers grief recovery programs and a Speakers Bureau for community education on funeral planning and benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Sanitary Washing
- · Cash Advances
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veterans' Benefits
- · Social Security Benefits
- · Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Staff knowledge and support guided a mourning family through their loss with care. One reviewer felt secure recommending them to friends and family.
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.