Veteran services at Weinstein Mortuary Inc
Weinstein Mortuary Inc, located in Hartford, CT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Weinstein Mortuary assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and provides dignified services that honor the sacrifice of those who served the country." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 14 reviews averages 4.7 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veteran services, burial in israel, and grave purchase. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Weinstein Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $4,355. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 16 miles from Weinstein Mortuary Inc. Weinstein Mortuary Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Weinstein Mortuary Inc holds a 4.7-star rating from 14 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Weinstein Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Weinstein Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,355. 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 Weinstein Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Weinstein Mortuary Inc is located at 640 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 233-2675. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Weinstein Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Weinstein Mortuary Inc provides immediate need services, funeral planning, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Weinstein Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Weinstein Mortuary assists families in obtaining veteran benefits and provides dignified services that honor the sacrifice of those who served the country.
Which faith traditions does Weinstein Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Interfaith families, among others.
How do families rate Weinstein Mortuary Inc?
Weinstein Mortuary Inc holds a 4.7-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Weinstein Mortuary Inc apart
- Founded by Herman Weinstein, the first Jewish licensed embalmer and funeral director in the Hartford area.
- Dedicated adherence to Halachic standards for Jewish funeral rituals.
- Offers genealogical research upon written request at no cost or obligation.
- Provides worldwide transfer services to and from Hartford, Connecticut, including burial in Israel.
- Features live streaming video of services and on-demand viewing for remote attendees.
- Offers customized and personalized Yahrzeit calendars.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial In Israel
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Jewish Funeral Ritual
- · Halachic Standards
- · Interfaith Families
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Interfaith. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Weinstein Mortuary Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My first experience with Weinstein's was 45 years ago when my great-grandmother passed away. Since then Weinstein's has handled the funeral arrangements for 12 family members including my parents for whom I was directly involved in the planning and execution of the arrangements. I had the pleasure of working with Virginia most recently for my father's funeral last month. She is the most amazing person I have ever worked with. Virginia was to funeral preparation what a wedding planner brings to a wedding ceremony. I am located in Florida and had to handle this all remotely but you would never know it as every time I reached out to Virginia I had an answer within minutes and it was always the same. "I can do that." Within two days we had everything arranged from transporting my dad back to Connecticut from Florida to the Marine Corps Honor Guard and a Rabbi to preside over the funeral. Virginia even personally streamed the service and burial for the family and friends who couldn't attend in person. I highly recommend Weinstein's to anyone who unfortunately needs their services. I can not imagine having had to do everything I just did with Virginia on my own,”
“Georgia was extremely helpful and carefully explained everything to us. She made sure we understood each step and that we were comfortable with each decision. Weinstein's took care of all the details and made the entire process easy and stress-free.”
“Michael and the team at Weinstein Mortuary were very sensitive to all of our needs during a very difficult time. They walked us through the many decisions that needed to be made, and made the process seamless. With so many different things to coordinate, Weinstein was able to minimize any details needing our attention in planning the funeral. Our family would like to thank them for their professionalism.”
“I would like to say how helpful Weinstein mortuary was during the process of preparing my loved one for their burial, but they also continue to make sure that you have everything you need after the funeral is over. They provided information on how to get help Dealing with my grief as well as assistant with estate attorneys. Very impressed”
“The staff person who assisted me was kind and caring. She explained each step from the deceased arrival to the burial which I greatly appreciated. She also reached out to me several weeks after the event to check on my well-being. All in all, my experience with Weinstein Mortuary was very positive.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.