Veteran services at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc.
Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. in West Hartford, CT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,755 for basic burial and $3,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial services, cremation services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,575. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 14 miles from Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,575. 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 Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1084 New Britain Ave. in West Hartford, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 561-3800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Recently completed a transition of operations from Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home West Hartford, assuming all functions and records.
- Offers celebrant services for personalized ceremonies.
- Assistance with obituary writing, publication in newspapers, and creation of a 'Book of Memories™' online memorial.
- Guidance on selecting appropriate products (casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum) to align with budget and preferences.
- Provision of funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards, bookmarks, and personalized note cards.
- Arrangement for an elegant hearse and funeral cars, including escorts.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (various sects), Islam (cremation forbidden). Languages spoken at the home: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
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.