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O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home

592 Park Avenue · Worcester, MA 01603

Call (508) 754-2431Website ↗

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Veterans Military Honors

Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“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.”

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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial options, cremation options, full service cremation, cremation with public visitation, cremation with private visitation, and cremation with memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

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). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 32 miles from O'Connor Brothers 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

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?

In its own description of its veteran services, O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

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 and veteran services listed

★Cremation With Memorial Service
★Military Honors
★Assistance With Veteran Benefits

Burial and 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

· Modern Environment
· Air Conditioned
· ADA Compliant
· Off Street Parking

Affiliations and specialties

Specialties

  • · Military Funeral Honors

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish.

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.