Veteran services at Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home
Veteran families in Warwick, RI can turn to Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,855 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, burial, cremation, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI, about 12 miles from Urquhart-Murphy 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home is located at 800 Greenwich Avenue in Warwick, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 737-3510. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Humanistic (Non-religious) families, among others.
What sets Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home apart
- Abbie, a Dog B.O.N.E.S Therapy Dog, provides comfort and support to grieving families, especially children and teenagers.
- Offers Humanistic Funeral Services, tailoring celebrations to focus on the individual's life journey rather than traditional religious rites.
- Fifth-generation family-owned funeral home, indicating a long history and deep roots in the Salem community.
- Provides comprehensive guidance and assistance for veterans' benefits, military honors, and burial options in national and state veterans' cemeteries.
- Staff members are actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations, demonstrating strong local ties and expertise.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dog B.O.N.E.S Therapy Dog
- · Masons
- · DeMolay
- · Essex Lodge Of Freemasonry
- · Aleppo Shriners
- · Pi Sigma Eta
- · Funeral Education Resources Network For Students (FERNS)
- · Salem Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Humanistic (Non-religious). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.