Veteran services at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home
For veterans in Dover, NH, Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception center and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 19 miles from Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion 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 108 funeral homes in New Hampshire. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (603) 742-1017 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home is located at 655 Central Avenue in Dover, NH. You can reach the home at (603) 742-1017. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home provides funeral, cremation, memorial service, burial, pre-arrangement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Specialized pet loss services.
- Dedicated reception center for post-service gatherings.
- Extensive grief support programs, including daily and weekly email resources.
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement services with an online planning tool.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Loss Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.