Veteran services at Robbins Funeral Home
For veterans in North Providence, RI, Robbins Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include handicap accessible chapels, two large viewing chapels, and ample parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include handicap accessible chapels and two large viewing chapels.
Published pricing at Robbins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 22 miles from Robbins 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Robbins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 Robbins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Robbins Funeral Home is located at 2251 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 231-9307. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Robbins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Robbins Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, individualized funeral services, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Robbins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Robbins Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Robbins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Robbins Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for three generations since 1948, with key family members actively involved in daily operations.
- Modern colonial facility with comprehensive handicap accessibility, including entrances, chapels, and restrooms.
- Ample parking for over 100 cars and location on a major bus route for convenient access.
- Extensive grief support programs, including a year of daily grief emails and the 'Circle of Friends+' text/email resource.
- Advanced digital memorialization options, such as customized online memorials, tribute videos, and integrated local flower ordering directly from obituaries.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary Club of North Providence
- · Smithfield Lions Club
- · Smithfield YMCA
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal.
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.