Veteran services at Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium
Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium serves veteran families in Derry, NH with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Peabody Funeral Homes assists military veterans and their dependents with accessing entitled benefits. This includes obtaining burial flags and government grave markers for unmarked graves. In specific circumstances, veterans may be eligible for monetary benefits such as a burial allowance of $300, a plot allowance of $150, and certain transportation expenses. Additional funds may be available if the death is service-connected. The funeral home provides detailed guidance on required documentation for VA claims, including DD214, marriage certificates, death certificates, life insurance verification, and paid receipts for funeral and cemetery expenses. They also advise on contacting the Social Security Administration before the VA if eligible for Social Security benefits." On-site amenities include londonderry chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,350 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,795. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and immediate burial. 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 londonderry chapel. 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 Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium: direct cremation from $1,725. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in NH, approximately 34 miles from Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium. Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New Hampshire has approximately 108 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,725. 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 Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium is located at 15 Birch St. in Derry, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 432-2801. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium offer veteran families?
Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium provides burial services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Peabody Funeral Homes assists military veterans and their dependents with accessing entitled benefits. This includes obtaining burial flags and government grave markers for unmarked graves. In specific circumstances, veterans may be eligible for monetary benefits such as a burial allowance of $300, a plot allowance of $150, and certain transportation expenses. Additional funds may be available if the death is service-connected. The funeral home provides detailed guidance on required documentation for VA claims, including DD214, marriage certificates, death certificates, life insurance verification, and paid receipts for funeral and cemetery expenses. They also advise on contacting the Social Security Administration before the VA if eligible for Social Security benefits.
Which faith traditions does Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical families, among others.
What sets Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium apart
- Oldest funeral home in the Derry community, established in 1933.
- Family-owned and operated for three generations by the Peabody family.
- Operates Derry's only crematory, the Southern New Hampshire Crematory, built in 1984.
- Offers specialized merchandise including oversize caskets and child caskets.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning options with specific prefunding vehicles like Columbian Life Insurance Company and Interment Trust Services, endorsed by the NHFDA.
- Historically provided ambulance service for the town of Derry in the 1960s.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
Specializations
- · Veterans Benefits Assistance
- · Social Security Benefits Assistance
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Evangelical.
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.