Veteran services at O'Brien Funeral Home
For veterans in Bristol, CT, O'Brien Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at O'Brien Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,215. That places direct cremation roughly 68% above 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 16 miles from O'Brien Funeral Home. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Brien Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Military Service Member Services
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.