Veteran services at Morris, O'Connor & Blute
Morris, O'Connor & Blute, located in Yarmouth, MA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include prophett memorial chapel, john lawrence memorial chapel, and blute memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,490 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, and burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include prophett memorial chapel, john lawrence memorial chapel, and blute memorial chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 26 miles from Morris, O'Connor & Blute. 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
Does Morris, O'Connor & Blute publish funeral prices?
Morris, O'Connor & Blute has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (508) 398-2121 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Morris, O'Connor & Blute located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morris, O'Connor & Blute is located at 58 Long Pond Dr. in Yarmouth, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 398-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morris, O'Connor & Blute offer veteran families?
Morris, O'Connor & Blute provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran services, preplanning services, visitations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morris, O'Connor & Blute help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morris, O'Connor & Blute 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.
What sets Morris, O'Connor & Blute apart
- A family-owned and operated business with a continuous legacy since 1862, spanning multiple generations of the Chapman family.
- Extensive network of ten unified locations across Cape Cod and Bridgewater, providing broad regional coverage.
- Offers specialized chapels named to honor integral partners, such as the Morris O'Connor Chapel in Yarmouth, Prophett Memorial Chapel in Bridgewater, John Lawrence Memorial Chapel in Marstons Mills, and Blute Memorial Chapel in Harwich.
- Provides complete handicap accessibility at its facilities.
- Offers estate advice as a resource for families.
- Includes comfort dogs (Chappy and Rosie) as part of their staff to provide emotional support to grieving families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Estate Advice
- · Funeral Preplanning
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.