Veteran services at Sayles Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saint Johnsbury, VT can turn to Sayles Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with military markers, specifically mentioning "Military Marker - Bronze plaque supplied by VA for Veterans" and "Military Marker - Bronze plaque (free to Veterans) cemented into a Memorial Guard."" Published pricing lists $5,070 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Sayles Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Vermont median ($2,155). 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 Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in VT, approximately 43 miles from Sayles Funeral Home. Sayles Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Vermont has approximately 71 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sayles Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sayles Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,800. 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 Sayles Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in Saint Johnsbury, VT. You can reach the home at (802) 748-3955. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sayles Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sayles Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, grief support, monument services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sayles Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with military markers, specifically mentioning "Military Marker - Bronze plaque supplied by VA for Veterans" and "Military Marker - Bronze plaque (free to Veterans) cemented into a Memorial Guard."
Which faith traditions does Sayles Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Federated Church families, among others.
What sets Sayles Funeral Home apart
- Comprehensive monument services through Guest Memorials, including design, lettering, and cleaning with "do no harm" preservation standards.
- Specialized grief support resources, including materials for children and a year-long email series of grief messages.
- In-house funeral celebrant services provided by a certified celebrant.
- Dual locations in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, each with distinct historical character and renovated facilities.
- Family-owned and operated, with multiple family members actively involved in daily operations and management.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Vermont Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Monument Services
- · Grief Support for Children
- · Funeral Celebrant Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Methodist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Federated Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.