Veteran services at O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem
Veteran families in Salem, MA can turn to O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include large parking areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans services, and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 58 miles from O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem. 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
Does O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem publish funeral prices?
O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (978) 744-2350 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem is located at 84 Washington Square in Salem, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 744-2350. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem offer veteran families?
O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem provides cremation, funerals, celebrations of life, traditional services, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Polish Catholic, Ukrainian Catholic, Baptist, Congregational families, among others.
What sets O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations- Salem apart
- A century of continuous operation (established 1925) as a fourth-generation family-owned firm.
- Two modern, handicap-accessible facilities in Danvers and Salem, with the Salem location recently upgraded for various event sizes.
- Designated "Massachusetts Cremation Experts" with specific facilities for deceased individuals, including a temperature-controlled room and a five-step security protocol.
- Extensive, documented community involvement, particularly in veteran support through annual events (Veterans Day Breakfast, bus trips) and flag retirement centers.
- Active participation in local historical preservation, notably Anthony Cuffe O’Donnell's role in the City of Salem Cemetery Commission and the restoration of The Old Burial Ground.
- Specialized services such as child loss services provided at no charge, and international shipping.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Catholic Charities North
- · Marine Corps Toys for Tots
- · City of Salem Cemetery Commission
- · Salem Common Neighborhood Association
- · Friends of Salem Common
- · Timmy’s Angels
- · American Legion
- · Boy Scout Troops
Specialties
- · Pre-Planning Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · International Shipping
- · Domestic Shipping
- · Serving Polish Community
- · Veterans Services
- · Aftercare Program
- · Child Loss Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Polish Catholic, Ukrainian Catholic, Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist. Languages spoken at the home: 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.