Veteran services at Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services in Prospect, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include nondenominational chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, direct cremation, cremation with service, traditional burial, memorial service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include nondenominational chapel.
Published pricing at Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 18 miles from Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 122 Waterbury Road P.O. Box 7003 in Prospect, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 758-6008. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services provides cremation, direct cremation, cremation with service, traditional burial, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services 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 Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Nondenominational, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Owned, operated, and managed by a Registered Nurse with extensive patient care experience.
- One of the newest and largest funeral facilities in Connecticut, opened in 2013.
- Entirely handicap accessible facility with no stairs, offering comfortable seating areas and a children's room.
- Provides a gazebo for outdoor memorial services in a country setting.
- Offers a discount on all services (excluding direct cremation and package pricing) for veterans.
- Emphasis on personalized services, encouraging families to display memorabilia to reflect the deceased's life.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Waterbury Chamber of Commerce
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Multi-Cultural Services
- · Veterans Discount
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Nondenominational, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.