Veteran services at Morton's Mortuary Inc
Veteran families in Bridgeport, CT can turn to Morton's Mortuary Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The founder, James F. Morton, was a Tuskegee Airman, indicating a deep understanding and likely provision of services tailored for veterans and their families." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burials and cremations. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Morton's Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 35% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Calverton National Cemetery in NY, approximately 25 miles from Morton's Mortuary Inc. Morton's Mortuary Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Morton's Mortuary Inc is among them.
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?
The founder, James F. Morton, was a Tuskegee Airman, indicating a deep understanding and likely provision of services tailored for veterans and their families.
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 & cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremations
Affiliations & specializations
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, All Faiths (as indicated by cemetery affiliations). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Morton's Mortuary Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.