Veteran services at O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home
Veteran families in Worcester, MA can turn to O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for Military Funeral Honors. This includes arranging the basic ceremony with the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two Armed Forces members. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents. The funeral home also helps obtain burial flags and Presidential Memorial Certificates, and provides guidance on requesting grave markers and contacting the Military Funeral Honors program for comments or concerns." On-site amenities include off street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,525 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial options, cremation options, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, cremation with private visitation, and cremation with memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,525. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 32 miles from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,525. 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'Connor Brothers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home is located at 592 Park Avenue in Worcester, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 754-2431. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home provides burial options, cremation options, pre-planning, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home provides comprehensive support for Military Funeral Honors. This includes arranging the basic ceremony with the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two Armed Forces members. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents. The funeral home also helps obtain burial flags and Presidential Memorial Certificates, and provides guidance on requesting grave markers and contacting the Military Funeral Honors program for comments or concerns.
Which faith traditions does O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
What sets O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home apart
- Over 70 years of continuous operation in the community.
- Family-owned and operated, enabling local decision-making and personalized service.
- Modern, air-conditioned, and ADA-compliant facility.
- Features the largest off-street parking in the greater Worcester area.
- Staff regularly attends continuing education programs to stay informed on current regulations.
- Offers personalized services without pressuring families into unwanted goods or services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Options
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation
- · Cremation With Public Visitation
- · Cremation With Private Visitation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Military Funeral Honors
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish.
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.