Veteran services at O'Brien Funeral Home
For veterans in Bristol, CT, O'Brien Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "O'Brien Funeral Home offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,385 for basic burial and $5,215 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran funeral 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 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 O'Brien Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,215. That places direct cremation roughly 68% 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 16 miles from O'Brien Funeral Home. O'Brien Funeral Home 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. O'Brien Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Brien Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,215. 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 O'Brien Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Brien Funeral Home is located at 24 Lincoln Avenue in Bristol, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 583-7116. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Brien Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Brien Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need, veteran funeral services, live stream, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Brien Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
O'Brien Funeral Home offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans.
What sets O'Brien Funeral Home apart
- Historic Victorian facility built in 1890, featuring intricate woodwork, cathedral ceilings, and a wraparound porch.
- Long-standing presence in the community since 1909, with a history of adapting to family needs.
- Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services.
- Commitment to personalized funeral and cremation services, accommodating diverse cultural backgrounds and individual legacies.
- Active community involvement, supporting local caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Military Service Member Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.