Veteran services at Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals
For veterans in New Bedford, MA, Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and ample off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,125 for basic burial and $2,635 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 105 reviews on Google.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals: direct cremation from $2,635. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 36 miles from Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals has a 4.9-star rating from 105 Google reviews.
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 Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,635. 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 Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals is located at 495 Park Street in New Bedford, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 994-0100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals offer veteran families?
Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals provides pre-planning, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Unitarian Universalist, Jewish families, among others.
How do families rate Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals?
Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals holds a 4.9-star rating across 105 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1951, spanning multiple generations.
- Operates two distinct locations in New Bedford and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
- Available seven days a week for planning and pre-planning consultations.
- Offers comprehensive personalization options, including tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming, and online memorials.
- Provides a year of grief support messages following services.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
- · Sacred Heart Home
- · Our Lady’s Haven
- · Better Community Living, Inc.
- · New England Funeral Trust
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Unitarian Universalist, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Bill coordinated our parents' arrangements over decades, maintaining clear guidance and steady focus throughout. Whether preplanning or managing tight schedules, Saunders-Dwyer proved organized and responsive to our needs.
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.