Veteran services at Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium
Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium, located in Wilton, NH, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.4 stars from 17 reviews.
Published pricing at Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 18 miles from Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium has a 4.4-star rating from 17 Google reviews.
We list about 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium is located at 32 Maple St. in Wilton, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 654-6524. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium starts at $2,495. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium?
Michaud Funeral Home & Crematorium holds a 4.4-star rating across 17 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Carl's team accommodated cremation preferences with patience—families reported never feeling pressured toward upgrades and receiving full answers to their questions. One reviewer recovering from a hospital mix-up praised his calm, logical response.
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.