Veteran services at Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan
Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan serves veteran families in Somerset, MA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,545 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans planning, online memorial, memorial keepsakes, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 24 miles from Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan. 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
What does a funeral at Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan is located at 866 County St. in Somerset, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 675-1495. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan offer veteran families?
Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan provides cremation, traditional funeral, celebration of life, green funerals, event planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan apart
- Rose E. Sullivan was the first female funeral home owner in Massachusetts, establishing a legacy of dedicated service.
- Offers a 100% Service Guarantee, promising a refund for any unsatisfactory aspect of the service.
- Provides Lifetime Flexibility for prepaid plans, allowing changes to arrangements.
- Includes Relocation Protection, making prepaid plans transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- The entire funeral home is dedicated to one service at a time, providing exclusive use for families.
- Specializes in highly personalized funerals, offering unique elements like dove releases or custom mementos.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
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Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Personalized Funerals
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Green Funerals
- · Spanish Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant Funeral Traditions. 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.