Veteran services at South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC
Veteran families in East Freetown, MA can turn to South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 22 miles from South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC. 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, LLC publish funeral prices?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC 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, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC is located at 158 Middleboro Road # Rt 18 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.
Does South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
South Coast Chapel Mortuary, LLC 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.
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.