Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home

Veteran services at Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home

For veterans in Wolcott, CT, Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Woodtick Memorial specializes in providing funeral services tailored to honor military service members and veterans. They offer specific services designed to acknowledge and respect their contributions." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorialization options, and veteran funeral services. 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 Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,680. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 18 miles from Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home. Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,680. 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 Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home is located at 420 Woodtick Road in Wolcott, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 879-3918. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization options, immediate need, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Woodtick Memorial specializes in providing funeral services tailored to honor military service members and veterans. They offer specific services designed to acknowledge and respect their contributions.

Which faith traditions does Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Woodtick Memorial Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family legacy in funeral service since 1945, with current Location Manager Marc L. Frigon being the grandson of the founders.
Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services, offering tailored support for military service members.
Availability of pre-planning resources through their 'Caring Decisions' program.
Spacious chapels and a large parking area designed to accommodate community needs.
Commitment to community involvement, including working with local caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
24/7 immediate assistance for families, ensuring support at any time.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorialization Options

★Veteran Funeral Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Large Parking Area

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Funeral Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.

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.

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How 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.