Veteran services at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home
Roberts & Sons Funeral Home serves veteran families in Foxboro, MA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Roberts & Sons Funeral Home is dedicated to honoring military veterans, providing assistance and support to families in recognizing their loved one's dedication and selfless service to the country." Published pricing lists $5,445 for basic burial and $2,705 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, honoring veterans, memorial gifts, cremation, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 39 miles from Roberts & Sons Funeral Home. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300. 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 Roberts & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roberts & Sons Funeral Home is located at 30 South St. in Foxboro, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 543-5471. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roberts & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Roberts & Sons Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, contemporary funeral services, memorial services, life celebrations, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roberts & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Roberts & Sons Funeral Home is dedicated to honoring military veterans, providing assistance and support to families in recognizing their loved one's dedication and selfless service to the country.
Which faith traditions does Roberts & Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Roberts & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family operation since 1906.
- Operating from a historic 1820 Federal Period home, blending tradition with modern services.
- Staff includes licensed funeral directors and a professional with a Grief Studies certificate, offering specialized support.
- Active community involvement, including sponsoring local events like Celtic Night on the Commons, with a family member performing.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including articles, personal stories, and expert advice.
- Dedicated services for honoring military veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations, 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.