Nardolillo Funeral Home

Veteran services at Nardolillo Funeral Home

Veteran families in Narragansett, RI can turn to Nardolillo Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Nardolillo Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors." On-site amenities include parking for over 180 vehicles (cranston), south county chapel (narragansett), and parking lot capable of handling over 150 vehicles (narragansett), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,095 for basic burial and $1,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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 south county chapel (narragansett). 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 Nardolillo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, approximately 7 miles from Nardolillo Funeral Home. Nardolillo Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Rhode Island has approximately 91 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Nardolillo Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Nardolillo Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Nardolillo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Nardolillo Funeral Home is located at 1111 Boston Neck Road in Narragansett, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 789-6300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Nardolillo Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Nardolillo Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funerals, custom services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Nardolillo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Nardolillo Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors.

Which faith traditions does Nardolillo Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Faiths (general statement), Catholic, Greek Orthodox families, among others.

What sets Nardolillo Funeral Home apart

Fourth-generation family ownership and operation, ensuring continuity of service.
Two full-service facilities (Cranston and Narragansett) with an on-site crematory, providing diverse options for families.
Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's Pursuit of Excellence Award and inducted into the Hall of Excellence, recognizing high standards of service.
Children's play area available at the Narragansett South County Chapel, offering a dedicated space for younger visitors.
Dedicated grief resources through the GracePointe Grief Center, staffed by a Thanatologist and certified grief counselor.
Extensive parking at both locations (over 180 vehicles in Cranston, over 150 in Narragansett) and handicapped-accessible facilities for visitor comfort and convenience.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Two Facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Cranston Facility

· Five Visitation Rooms (Cranston)

· Handicapped-accessible Space (Cranston)

· Parking for over 180 vehicles (Cranston)

· South County Chapel (Narragansett)

· Spacious, Handicapped-accessible Facility (Narragansett)

· Two Visitation Rooms (Narragansett)

· Sitting Room (Narragansett)

· Children’s Play Room Area (Narragansett)

· Parking Lot capable of handling over 150 vehicles (Narragansett)

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
· Funeral Ethics Association
· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Specializations

· Serving All Faiths
· Veterans Services
· Grief Counseling

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths (general statement), Catholic, Greek Orthodox.

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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.

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How 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.