Yalesville Funeral Home

Veteran services at Yalesville Funeral Home

Yalesville Funeral Home, located in Yalesville, CT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home provides specific information and resources for veterans, including details on benefits and arrangements." On-site amenities include large off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,175 for basic burial and $2,651 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and veterans information. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Yalesville Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,651. That places direct cremation roughly 15% below 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 11 miles from Yalesville Funeral Home. Yalesville Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Yalesville Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Yalesville Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,651. 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 Yalesville Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Yalesville Funeral Home is located at 386 Main Street in Yalesville, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 269-2222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Yalesville Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Yalesville Funeral Home provides funeral planning, burial services, cremation services, eulogies & obituaries, live streaming, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Yalesville Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides specific information and resources for veterans, including details on benefits and arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Yalesville Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Various Christian denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Yalesville Funeral Home apart

Operates two distinct, handicap-accessible facilities in Wallingford (Wallingford Funeral Home and Yalesville Funeral Home).
Staff possesses over 100 years of combined licensed experience.
Offers custom-designed funerals, burial, and cremation services.
Provides live streaming services for funerals, allowing remote participation.
Staff includes a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), and Certified Crematory Operator (CCO).
Affiliated with the Connecticut Funeral Director's Association (with a staff member serving as President for 2021-2022), National Funeral Director's Association, Knights of Columbus, Wallingford Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wallingford Country Club, and Meriden Cemetery Association (with a staff member on the Board of Directors).

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Information

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Wallingford Funeral Home

· Yalesville Funeral Home

· Handicap Accessible

· Large Off-Street Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Connecticut Funeral Director's Association
· National Funeral Director's Association
· Knights of Columbus, Pinta Council #5
· Wallingford Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 1365
· Wallingford Country Club
· Meriden Cemetery Association

Specializations

· Veterans Information
· CT Medicaid Guidelines

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Various Christian denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (non-Orthodox sects).

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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.