Veteran services at Swan Funeral Home
Swan Funeral Home, located in Old Saybrook, CT, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veteran's memorial service, cremation remembrance jewelry, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Swan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,535. That places direct cremation roughly 46% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 19 miles from Swan Funeral Home. 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Swan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,535. 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 Swan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Swan Funeral Home is located at 1224 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 388-4106. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Swan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Swan Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service, burial, celebration of life, veteran's memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Swan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Swan Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Swan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Swan Funeral Home apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any aspect of service, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed at any time.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Recent renovations with light, bright interiors and new furnishings, creating a relaxed, modern atmosphere.
- Pet-friendly facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Planning
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Pet Friendly
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.