Veteran services at Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland
For veterans in Rockland, MA, Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Sullivan Funeral Homes assists with veteran burials, including arrangements at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. Their pre-planning form specifically inquires about veteran status and the availability of DD214 documentation, indicating support for veteran benefits." Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below 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 National Cemetery in MA, approximately 36 miles from Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland. Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland 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. Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,175. 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 Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland is located at 45 East Water St. in Rockland, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 878-0920. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland offer veteran families?
Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sullivan Funeral Homes assists with veteran burials, including arrangements at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. Their pre-planning form specifically inquires about veteran status and the availability of DD214 documentation, indicating support for veteran benefits.
Which faith traditions does Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist Convention, Unitarian Universalist families, among others.
What sets Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland apart
- Five generations of continuous family operation since 1897, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to funeral service.
- Multiple handicapped-accessible locations in Hanover, Rockland, and Hanson, Massachusetts, providing local access to services.
- Staff members with extensive experience and deep community involvement, including a third-generation director with over 57 years of service and a fifth-generation director continuing the family legacy.
- Comprehensive online grief library and practical resources for families, such as local florist lists and lodging information with bereavement rates.
- Active participation and sponsorship in local community events, including youth sports and holiday committees.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Hanover Lions Club
- · Rockland Sons of Italy
- · Cardinal Cushing Knights of Columbus
- · Cardinal Spellman General Assembly 4th Degree in Whitman
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
- · 100 Club of Massachusetts
Specializations
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Memorial options
- · Celebrations of life
- · Pre-planning and advance arrangements
- · Personalized elements (music, readings, multimedia tributes)
- · Multicultural funerals
- · Pet friendly
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist Convention, Unitarian Universalist.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.