Veteran services at Morton's Mortuary Inc
Veteran families in Bridgeport, CT can turn to Morton's Mortuary Inc for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $2,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials and cremations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Morton's Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 35% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 25 miles from Morton's Mortuary 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Morton's Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,020. 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 Morton's Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morton's Mortuary Inc is located at 25 Margaret East Morton Lane in Bridgeport, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 576-0326. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morton's Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Morton's Mortuary Inc provides funerals, burials, cremations, pre-need planning, shipping services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morton's Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morton's Mortuary Inc 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.
Which faith traditions does Morton's Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, All Faiths (as indicated by cemetery affiliations) families, among others.
What sets Morton's Mortuary Inc apart
- Founded by James F. Morton, a Tuskegee Airman, with a personal mission to provide dignified viewing experiences.
- The street where the mortuary is located was renamed Margaret E. Morton Lane, honoring co-founder Margaret E. Morton, a pioneering African American woman in Connecticut politics (first African American woman in the CT General Assembly and Senate).
- A multi-generational family business with deep roots in the Bridgeport community, spanning over 65 years.
- Former member of the 'Order of the Golden Rule,' indicating a history of high standards and ethical conduct.
- Extensive online grief resources, including partnerships with organizations like GriefShare, Web Healing, and The Compassionate Friends.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Order of the Golden Rule
- · Bridgeport Funeral Directors Association
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · First Baptist Church of Stratford
- · Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation
- · Doric Lodge #4 Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons
- · New Era Lodge #290 I.B.P.O.E. Elks of the World
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, All Faiths (as indicated by cemetery affiliations). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Morton's Mortuary Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.