Veteran services at McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East
McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East in Weymouth, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,360 for basic burial and $3,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East: services starting at $7,995. 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 41 miles from McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East. 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 McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $7,995. 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 McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East is located at 3 Charles St East in Weymouth, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 335-0045. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East offer veteran families?
McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East provides cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational, Humanist, Non-religious families, among others.
What sets McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - East apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business, established in 1932.
- Offers a 'Complete Funeral Service Package' with transparent pricing.
- Utilizes high-definition video screens for casket and merchandise selection, avoiding a traditional 'casket room'.
- Provides a playroom facility for children at their funeral homes.
- Offers a year of free weekly grief support emails ('GriefSteps') to families served.
- Specializes in veteran resources, assisting with VA benefits, military honors, burial flags, and headstones/markers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Quincy Partnership
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
- · New England Institute
- · Select Independent Funeral Homes Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Quincy Rotary Club
- · Quincy Knights of Columbus
- · BoSox Club
Specialties
- · Veteran Resources
- · Green Burials
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational, Humanist, Non-religious, Various Faith Communities.
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.