Veteran services at O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, located in Newport, RI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,900 for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 13 miles from O'Neill-Hayes 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home is located at 465 Spring Street in Newport, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 846-0932. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, veterans services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist families, among others.
What sets O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home apart
- Oldest funeral home on Aquidneck Island, established in 1889.
- Fifth-generation family-owned and operated business.
- Main facility located in the historic "Old Stone House," built in 1834.
- Specialization in veteran services, assisting with specific arrangements and benefits.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist.
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.