Solimine Funeral Home

Veteran services at Solimine Funeral Home

Solimine Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lynn, MA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Solimine Funeral Homes provides extensive support and services for veterans. This includes hosting Annual Veterans Services every November to remember those who have died, sponsoring educational trips to the National World War II Memorial, and bringing 'The Wall That Heals' replica of the Vietnam Memorial to Lynn. The firm also serves as a collection point for old flags and conducts an Annual Flag Burning Ceremony in partnership with the American Legion. Additionally, Funeral Director John Sullivan coordinates Veterans Monument Restoration projects in the area." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and green burial. 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 chapel and chapel entryway. 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 Solimine Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,635. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, approximately 58 miles from Solimine Funeral Home. Solimine 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. Solimine Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Solimine Funeral Homes provides extensive support and services for veterans. This includes hosting Annual Veterans Services every November to remember those who have died, sponsoring educational trips to the National World War II Memorial, and bringing 'The Wall That Heals' replica of the Vietnam Memorial to Lynn. The firm also serves as a collection point for old flags and conducts an Annual Flag Burning Ceremony in partnership with the American Legion. Additionally, Funeral Director John Sullivan coordinates Veterans Monument Restoration projects in the area.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Arrangement Office

· Casket Selection Room

· Chapel

· Chapel Entryway

· Children Room Office

· Family Reception Room

· Library Kids Room

· Main Entry

· Pond View Sitting Room

· Second Floor Hallway

· Visiting Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Agganis Foundation
· Aleppo Temple, Shrine
· All Care Hospice
· All Care VNA
· American Legion
· American Red Cross
· Ancient Order of Hibernians
· Bentley University

Specializations

· Certified Funeral Celebrant
· Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
· Certified Preplanning Consultant
· Green Burial
· Green Funeral
· Pre-arrangement Program

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Greek Orthodox, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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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.