Veteran services at Vincent Funeral Home
Veteran families in Simsbury, CT can turn to Vincent Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include visitation rooms/chapel and reception space available, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include visitation rooms/chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 15 miles from Vincent 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
Does Vincent Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Vincent Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (860) 658-7613 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Vincent Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vincent Funeral Home is located at 880 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 658-7613. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vincent Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Vincent Funeral Home provides funeral service, celebration of life, cremation, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vincent Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Vincent Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Vincent Funeral Home apart
- Fourth-generation, family-owned and operated since 1902
- Offers both traditional funerals and creative celebrations of life
- Provides a free daily email program for grief support ('365 Days of Healing')
- Publishes a free weekly newsletter for those supporting someone experiencing loss ('52 Weeks of Support')
- Non-denominational services, adaptable to diverse family needs
- Two locations: Simsbury and Canton, CT
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Simsbury Chamber of Commerce
- · East Granby Chamber of Commerce
- · Canton Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Grief Support Email Program
- · Weekly Support Newsletter
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.