Silva Funeral Home

Veteran services at Silva Funeral Home

Veteran families in Taunton, MA can turn to Silva Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Silva Funeral Home explicitly offers Veterans Services. Several staff members are military veterans, including Lawrence J. Quintal, Walter Doraz, Terry Crockett, and Sgt. Major (Ret) Kenneth Carr. The funeral home is affiliated with the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association (TAVVA) and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 57. Obituaries handled by the home have included military honors." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and handicap accessible parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Silva Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,800. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, approximately 31 miles from Silva Funeral Home. Silva Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Silva Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Silva 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 Silva Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Silva Funeral Home is located at 80 Broadway in Taunton, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 822-0081. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Silva Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Silva Funeral Home provides grief support, funeral services, pre-planning, flower delivery, traditional services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Silva Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Silva Funeral Home explicitly offers Veterans Services. Several staff members are military veterans, including Lawrence J. Quintal, Walter Doraz, Terry Crockett, and Sgt. Major (Ret) Kenneth Carr. The funeral home is affiliated with the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association (TAVVA) and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 57. Obituaries handled by the home have included military honors.

Which faith traditions does Silva Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Episcopal, United Church of Christ families, among others.

What sets Silva Funeral Home apart

Fifth-generation family ownership, continuing a legacy since 1890.
On-site therapy dogs, Adeline "Addie" Quintal, providing comfort to families.
Specialized Spanish Community Advocate & Translator on staff (Maria Torres).
Former host of "The Silva Lining" radio show, addressing topics of death, grief, and funerals.
Extensive community involvement and affiliations with numerous local organizations and veteran groups.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Modern Facility

· Handicap Accessible Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· MA Family Business Association
· Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association
· Polish American Citizens Club of Taunton
· Prince Henry Society of Taunton
· Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
· FINE Mortuary College
· Masonic Lodge

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Spanish Community Advocate & Translator

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Episcopal, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish, Portuguese.

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How 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.