Veteran services at Morris Funeral Home Inc
Morris Funeral Home Inc in Ipswich, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include private parking and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $3,160 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, veterans services, burial caskets, and burial vaults. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Morris Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,160. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 55 miles from Morris Funeral Home Inc. 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 Morris Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,160. 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 Morris Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morris Funeral Home Inc is located at 45 North Main Street in Ipswich, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 356-2422. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morris Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Morris Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morris Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Morris Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Morris Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian (Calvary Chapel) families, among others.
What sets Morris Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over 90 years of continuous operation from the same location, tracing its history through three ownerships.
- Independently owned and operated by John A. Morris.
- Offers a "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
- Provides a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email to families.
- Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with burial flags and headstones, and affiliation with A.P. Gardner Post #194.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
- · Cremation Caskets
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Arrangement Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian (Calvary Chapel). 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.