Veteran services at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home
Roberts & Sons Funeral Home serves veteran families in Foxboro, MA with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, honoring veterans, memorial gifts, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 39 miles from Roberts & Sons 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, 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.