Veteran services at Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland
For veterans in Rockland, MA, Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, about 36 miles from Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland. 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
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sullivan Funeral Homes - Rockland mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · 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 and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist Convention, Unitarian Universalist.
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.