Veteran services at Oak Grove Cremation Service
Oak Grove Cremation Service, located in West Haven, CT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "West Haven Funeral Home provides resources and assistance for arranging Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. They also note that Military Funeral Honor Teams may act as pallbearers if requested. Eligibility criteria for these honors are detailed on their website." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Oak Grove Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 40% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, approximately 25 miles from Oak Grove Cremation Service. Oak Grove Cremation Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Oak Grove Cremation Service is among them.
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?
West Haven Funeral Home provides resources and assistance for arranging Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. They also note that Military Funeral Honor Teams may act as pallbearers if requested. Eligibility criteria for these honors are detailed on their website.
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 accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, 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.