Veteran services at Weinstein Mortuary Inc
Weinstein Mortuary Inc, located in Hartford, CT, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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. It has a 4.7 rating from 14 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veteran services, burial in israel, and grave purchase. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Weinstein Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $4,355. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Connecticut median ($3,106). 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 Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 16 miles from Weinstein Mortuary Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Weinstein Mortuary Inc has a 4.7-star rating from 14 Google reviews.
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
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Weinstein Mortuary Inc mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial In Israel
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Jewish Funeral Ritual
- · Halachic Standards
- · Interfaith Families
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Interfaith. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Weinstein Mortuary Inc, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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.”
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.