Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc

Veteran services at Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc

Veteran families in Fall River, MA can turn to Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "While Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc. does not explicitly list specific veteran services as their own offering, families of qualified U.S. veterans in Massachusetts may be eligible for burial and funeral assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This can include a burial flag, a government grave marker, and in certain circumstances, monetary benefits." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, approximately 23 miles from Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc. Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc 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. Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc publish funeral prices?

Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (508) 672-0291, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc is located at 1555 Pleasant Street in Fall River, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 672-0291. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc offer veteran families?

Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc provides traditional funeral services, unique funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, digital obituary, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

While Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc. does not explicitly list specific veteran services as their own offering, families of qualified U.S. veterans in Massachusetts may be eligible for burial and funeral assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This can include a burial flag, a government grave marker, and in certain circumstances, monetary benefits.

Which faith traditions does Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational families, among others.

What sets Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc apart

Owned and operated by William J. "Willy" Allen, a 4th generation Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Willy Allen is licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
President of the Fall River Funeral Directors Association.
Member of the British Institute of Embalmers, North American Division.
Commitment to not pressure families with unwanted services and goods.
Modern, tastefully appointed facility for gatherings.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Modern Environment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Fall River Funeral Directors Association
· British Institute of Embalmers, North American Division

Specializations

· Veterans Benefits

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French.

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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.