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 its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. 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 veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 23 miles from Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc. 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 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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Southcoast Funeral Service, Inc mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Fall River Funeral Directors Association
- · British Institute of Embalmers, North American Division
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French.
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.