Veteran services at McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home
McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lowell, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $2,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, military services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,850. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 36 miles from McKenna-Oullette 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 McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,850. 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 McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home is located at 327 Hildreth St. in Lowell, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 458-6183. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home provides life celebration services, burial services, cremation services, military services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Greek Orthodox families, among others.
What sets McKenna-Oullette Funeral Home apart
- Life Celebration Program for highly personalized funeral experiences using photographs and memorabilia
- Exclusive "Family Guide" as a healing tool to help families share memories and details for services
- Pre-planning services with guaranteed costs, flexible payment options, and transferability
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Society of Catholic Laymen
- · D’Youville Manor Men’s Guild
- · East End Social Club
- · St. Vincent de Paul Society-St. Francis Conference in Dracut
- · Washington Savings Bank
- · Dracut Soccer Association
- · Dracut Knights of Columbus Council 4225
- · Ancient Order of Hibernians
Specialties
- · Personalized Funeral Experiences
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Greek Orthodox.
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.