Veteran services at William T McDonald Inc
William T McDonald Inc, located in Wakefield, MA, 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, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,170 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and urn burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 50 miles from William T McDonald 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.
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
Does William T McDonald Inc publish funeral prices?
William T McDonald Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (781) 245-3550 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is William T McDonald Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
William T McDonald Inc is located at 19 Yale Avenue in Wakefield, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 245-3550. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does William T McDonald Inc offer veteran families?
William T McDonald Inc provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, columbarium, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does William T McDonald Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, William T McDonald Inc mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does William T McDonald Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Catholic) families, among others.
What sets William T McDonald Inc apart
- Generational family ownership since 1952, founded by Bill McDonald Sr., who was the youngest licensed funeral director in Massachusetts at the time.
- Recent merger with Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, expanding their service area and continuing a local legacy under the McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home name.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including specialized guidance for children and teens, and free access to the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer.
- Deep community involvement through extensive affiliations with local organizations and clubs in Wakefield and surrounding towns.
- Offers a wide range of personalized services, including Affirmation of Life and Celebration of Life services, alongside traditional options.
- Provides pre-planning services with an online form available in both English and Spanish.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Burial
- · Urn Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Mass Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Catholic). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.