Veteran services at Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home
For veterans in Belmont, MA, Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 48 miles from Short-Williamson & Diamond 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 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 Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home is located at 52 Trapelo Rd. in Belmont, MA. You can reach the home at (617) 484-6900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home provides complete funerals, denominational/nondenominational services, cremation, memorial service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Unitarian Universalist, Episcopal, Congregational / United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Short-Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home apart
- Operating for over a century, established in 1905.
- Dedicated specialization in veterans' services, including detailed guidance on military funeral honors and eligibility.
- Offers a complimentary year-long program of daily grief support messages delivered via email.
- Provides comprehensive online pre-arrangement forms for detailed funeral planning, allowing individuals to specify their wishes in advance.
- Accommodates diverse religious and personal preferences for services, including traditional ceremonies and unique tributes, as demonstrated by services held at Unitarian, Episcopal, and Congregational churches.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Unitarian Universalist, Episcopal, Congregational / United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.