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 their own words: "Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home specializes in Veteran Funeral Services, offering specific information and resources for veterans. This includes assistance with maximizing veteran funeral benefits and navigating Social Security claims. Fairview Cemetery, a nearby municipal cemetery, also offers specific plots and discounts for eligible West Hartford resident veterans and their spouses." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial services, cremation services, and veteran funeral services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 14 miles from Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc.. Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
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?
Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home specializes in Veteran Funeral Services, offering specific information and resources for veterans. This includes assistance with maximizing veteran funeral benefits and navigating Social Security claims. Fairview Cemetery, a nearby municipal cemetery, also offers specific plots and discounts for eligible West Hartford resident veterans and their spouses.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (various sects), Islam (cremation forbidden). Languages spoken at the home: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
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.