Veteran services at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury
Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury, located in Southbury, CT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. Staff member Robyn Dostie Esposito, a veteran of the Army National Guard and a member of the Emil Senger Post 10, American Legion, specializes in helping families navigate and access veterans' benefits." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,545 for basic burial and $3,658 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, veteran services, graveside service, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury: direct cremation from $3,658. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 31 miles from Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury. Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury 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. Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,658. 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 Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury is located at 235 Main St. N in Southbury, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 263-2146. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury offer veteran families?
Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury provides burial services, cremation services, personal services, veteran services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. Staff member Robyn Dostie Esposito, a veteran of the Army National Guard and a member of the Emil Senger Post 10, American Legion, specializes in helping families navigate and access veterans' benefits.
Which faith traditions does Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury apart
- On-site crematory (Stone Family Cremation Services, Inc.) ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Emotional support dog, Van Gogh, providing comfort to families.
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with Lissa Lovetere-Stone as a third-generation licensed funeral director.
- Specialized assistance with Veterans Benefits, including a staff member who served in the Army National Guard and is a member of the American Legion.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · Emil Senger Post 10, American Legion in Seymour
- · Woodbury Ct Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Southbury 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.