Veteran services at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Scituate, RI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate burial, family burial service, church & cemetery service, basic cremation, veterans cremation, and catholic cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,475 and basic burial from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below the Rhode Island median ($2,550). 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 20 miles from Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. 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 91 funeral homes in Rhode Island. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,475, basic burial starts at $2,895. 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 Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 571 West Greenville Road (Route 116) in Scituate, RI. You can reach the home at (401) 647-5421. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory provides immediate burial, family burial service, church & cemetery service, funeral home visitation (one day), funeral home visitation (two day), and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Winfield & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Onsite crematory for direct cremation services.
- Extensive pre-planning options, including an online form and transferable plans across the U.S.
- Specialized Veterans Cremation Package, including arrangements with the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery and military honors.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including online counseling services, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Staff members, such as Nicole E. Heywood and Amanda Lynne Johnson, hold advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., Mortuary Science, Thanatology) and are actively involved in professional associations and the local community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Family Burial Service
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation
- · Catholic Cremation
- · Funeral Home Visitation and Service (Cremation, One Day)
- · Visitation and Church Service (Cremation, One Day)
- · Traditional Visitation and Funeral Service (Cremation, Two Day)
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.