Veteran services at Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services in Prospect, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services offers a discount to veterans on all services, excluding direct cremation and package pricing. They also provide specific veteran services and resources." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, direct cremation, cremation with service, traditional burial, memorial service, and veterans services. 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 nondenominational 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 Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 18 miles from Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services. Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
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. Prospect Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
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 offers a discount to veterans on all services, excluding direct cremation and package pricing. They also provide specific veteran services and resources.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Waterbury Chamber of Commerce
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specializations
- · Multi-Cultural Services
- · Veterans Discount
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Nondenominational, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.