Veteran services at Solimine Funeral Home
Solimine Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lynn, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel, chapel entryway, and family reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $3,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and chapel entryway.
Published pricing at Solimine Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,635. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above 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 58 miles from Solimine 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 Solimine Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,635. 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 Solimine Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Solimine Funeral Home is located at 426 Broadway in Lynn, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 595-1492. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Solimine Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Solimine Funeral Home provides advance planning, burial, cremation, funeral services, green burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Solimine Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Solimine Funeral Home mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Solimine Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Greek Orthodox, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Solimine Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation, ensuring continuity and personal investment in service.
- Extensive community involvement and philanthropy, including annual Holiday Memorial Tree Services, the 'Santa's Island' fundraising drive for the Salvation Army Item Santa, and sponsorship of the Lynn Special Needs Christmas Party.
- Dedicated veteran services, such as Annual Veterans Services, National World War II Memorial Education trips, sponsorship of 'The Wall That Heals' visits, Annual Flag Burning Ceremonies, and Veterans Monument Restoration projects.
- Commitment to providing services at no charge to families experiencing the death of a baby or young child.
- The Solimine family's significant contributions to local healthcare, including a major gift to fund the Mary Jane and David J. Solimine, Sr. Emergency Center at the former Union Hospital and the purchase of the Union Hospital property for community development.
- Offering Funeral Celebrant Services for families without strong religious affiliations, with certified celebrants on staff.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Agganis Foundation
- · Aleppo Temple, Shrine
- · All Care Hospice
- · All Care VNA
- · American Legion
- · American Red Cross
- · Ancient Order of Hibernians
- · Bentley University
Specialties
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
- · Certified Preplanning Consultant
- · Green Burial
- · Green Funeral
- · Pre-arrangement Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Greek Orthodox, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, 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.