Veteran services at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, located in Hudson, MA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 30 miles from Tighe Hamilton Regional 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (978) 562-3252 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home is located at 50 Central St. in Hudson, MA. You can reach the home at (978) 562-3252. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1936, providing over ninety years of service to the Hudson area.
- Offers specialized assistance with death-related claims, including Social Security and VA insurance.
- Provides life celebrants to lead memorial services for families who may not choose clergy.
- Features an extensive online blog with practical advice on various aspects of funeral planning and grief, including specific guidance for children and teens.
- Offers comprehensive personalization options for services, such as tribute videos, custom artwork displays, and live streaming for remote attendees.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association
- · Hudson Elks
Specialties
- · Grief Counseling
- · Death-related Claims Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Portuguese.
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.