Veteran services at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services
Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, located in Warren, RI, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception area and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $3,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veteran services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services: direct cremation from $3,650. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 19 miles from Smith Funeral & Memorial Services. 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,650. 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 Smith Funeral & Memorial Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Funeral & Memorial Services is located at 8 Schoolhouse Road in Warren, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 245-4999. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Funeral & Memorial Services offer veteran families?
Smith Funeral & Memorial Services provides cremation, prearrangement program, monument program, veteran services, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Funeral & Memorial Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Smith Funeral & Memorial Services assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Smith Funeral & Memorial Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopalian families, among others.
What sets Smith Funeral & Memorial Services apart
- Only funeral home in Poweshiek County with an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Five generations of continuous family operation since 1907.
- Offers a comprehensive monument program through Smith Monument, including an indoor display and custom design services.
- Provides a dedicated Heritage Room for receptions and private family gatherings at the Grinnell facility.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopalian, United Church of Christ, Friends (Quaker), Lutheran, Non-Denominational.
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.