Veteran services at Potter Funeral Home
Potter Funeral Home serves veteran families in Willimantic, CT with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Potter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,775. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 25 miles from Potter 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 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 Potter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,775. 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 Potter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Potter Funeral Home is located at 456 Jackson Street in Willimantic, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 423-2211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Potter Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Potter Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Potter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Potter Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Potter Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Potter Funeral Home apart
- Bilingual (Spanish) Funeral Director Manager, Alfredo Camargo, providing language support.
- Certified Preplanning Consultant, Amber Ditomasso, assisting with advance planning and asset protection for Title 19 qualification.
- Dedicated Monument Specialist, Kim Adams, offering expertise in memorialization.
- Long-standing staff experience, exemplified by Managing Funeral Director Christopher Gromko with 30 years of service.
- On-site chapel and reception hall for convenient service hosting.
- Comprehensive personalization options including photos, videos, artwork, music, and readings to honor loved ones.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · CT Funeral Directors Association
- · NFDA
Specialties
- · Bilingual (Spanish)
- · Preplanning Consultant
- · Licensed Life Insurance Producer
- · Asset Protection (Title 19 Qualification)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.