Veteran services at Tasker Funeral Home
Tasker Funeral Home in Dover, NH supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial service, green burial, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Tasker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 0% above the New Hampshire median ($2,195). 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 19 miles from Tasker 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Tasker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Tasker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tasker Funeral Home is located at 621 Central Ave. in Dover, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 742-4961. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tasker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Tasker Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, burial service, green burial, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tasker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Tasker Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Tasker Funeral Home apart
- Over 150 years of continuous operation, established in 1867.
- Multiple service locations across Dover, NH, Rochester, NH, and South Berwick, ME.
- Specialization in Green Burial options.
- Emphasis on personalized 'Life Celebrations' that integrate individual life stories and interests.
- Dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with discharge papers (DD-214).
- A team of licensed funeral directors and support staff committed to local families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
- · Green Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Green Burial
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Life Celebrations
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.