Veteran services at Oak Grove Cremation Service
Oak Grove Cremation Service, located in West Haven, CT, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,436 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Oak Grove Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 40% below 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 25 miles from Oak Grove Cremation Service. 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 Oak Grove Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Oak Grove Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oak Grove Cremation Service is located at 662 Savin Ave. in West Haven, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 934-6050. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oak Grove Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Oak Grove Cremation Service provides grief support, pre-planning, funeral service, memorial service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oak Grove Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oak Grove Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oak Grove Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Oak Grove Cremation Service apart
- On-site crematory (Oak Grove Crematory) established in 1997.
- A year of daily grief support emails provided to families.
- Personalized online memorials with interactive features like photo uploads and virtual candle lighting.
- Customized digital tribute videos with backgrounds, videos, and special effects.
- Direct flower ordering capability from online obituary pages.
- Assistance with transferring pre-planned funeral arrangements from other funeral homes.
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Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, 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.