Veteran services at South Coast Chapel Mortuary
For veterans in East Freetown, MA, South Coast Chapel Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $3,230 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 20 miles from South Coast Chapel Mortuary. 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
Does South Coast Chapel Mortuary publish funeral prices?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (508) 763-0000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is South Coast Chapel Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary is located at 158 Middleboro Rd. in East Freetown, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 763-0000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does South Coast Chapel Mortuary offer veteran families?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does South Coast Chapel Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, South Coast Chapel Mortuary mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does South Coast Chapel Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, All Faiths families, among others.
What sets South Coast Chapel Mortuary apart
- Christine L. Hatfield, RN, Type 3 Funeral Director & Embalmer, personally answers the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without using an answering service.
- Christine L. Hatfield possesses over 30 years of nursing experience and more than 20 years in funeral service.
- The mortuary operates by the "Golden Rule," welcoming and serving individuals of all faiths without discrimination.
- Explicitly states non-affiliation with the Mackinnon Family of Funeral Homes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · All Faiths
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, All Faiths. 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.