Veteran services at Sansone Funeral Home
Sansone Funeral Home serves veteran families in Bristol, RI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,395 for basic burial and $5,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, graveside service, cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Sansone Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,145. That places direct cremation roughly 102% 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 16 miles from Sansone 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 Sansone Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,145. 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 Sansone Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sansone Funeral Home is located at 192 Wood Street in Bristol, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 253-7110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sansone Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sansone Funeral Home provides burial services, visitation, traditional funeral service, graveside service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sansone Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sansone Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sansone Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Sansone Funeral Home apart
- Operates its own crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Staff includes licensed professionals fluent in both English and Portuguese.
- Facility is completely handicap accessible.
- Offers a unique 'UrnSpiration' program for personalized cremation urns.
- Staff members have deep community roots and extensive local involvement, including military service and civic leadership.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
- · Urn Personalization
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pi Sigma Eta National Fraternity of Morticians
- · National Honor Society
- · Carriage Services of Houston, Texas
Specialties
- · Portuguese-Speaking Staff
- · Spanish-Speaking Staff
- · Military Funeral Honors
- · Urn Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese.
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.