Veteran services at Robbins Funeral Home
For veterans in North Providence, RI, Robbins Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Robbins Funeral Home assists with military honors for veterans, as evidenced by services for Mario J. DiCostanzo and Frank L. Biddle. They also help families with death-related claims, including VA insurance." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, and online memorial. 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 handicap accessible chapels and two large viewing chapels. 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 Robbins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, approximately 22 miles from Robbins Funeral Home. Robbins Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Rhode Island has approximately 91 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Robbins Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Robbins Funeral Home assists with military honors for veterans, as evidenced by services for Mario J. DiCostanzo and Frank L. Biddle. They also help families with death-related claims, including VA insurance.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary Club of North Providence
- · Smithfield Lions Club
- · Smithfield YMCA
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal.
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.