Burial Services for Veterans on the North Shore
C.R. Lyons and Sons helps North Shore veterans and their families arrange a dignified burial in Danvers, Massachusetts, and access the VA burial benefits they have earned. The firm coordinates the burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, a government headstone or marker, burial in a national or state veterans cemetery, and military funeral honors with flag folding and Taps. Staff review the veteran’s DD Form 214, identify which benefits apply, and submit the paperwork. To begin, call 978.777.7900, any time.
Serving Veterans Across the North Shore
C.R. Lyons and Sons serves veteran families in Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Salem, Middleton, Topsfield, Wenham, Hamilton, Lynnfield, Swampscott, Marblehead, Boxford, and Ipswich throughout Essex County, coordinating national and state cemetery burials from its funeral home at 28 Elm Street in Danvers.
VA Burial Benefits Explained
Eligible veterans may be entitled to several benefits at no or reduced cost: a United States burial flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, a Presidential Memorial Certificate signed in the President’s name, a government-furnished headstone or marker, and burial in a national or state veterans cemetery. C.R. Lyons and Sons explains each benefit in plain language and confirms which ones your veteran qualifies for.
Military Funeral Honors
Every eligible veteran is entitled to military funeral honors. At minimum this includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two uniformed members of the armed forces. C.R. Lyons and Sons makes the request to the appropriate branch and coordinates the timing with your service.
National and State Cemeteries
Massachusetts veterans can be buried at national cemeteries such as the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, or at state veterans cemeteries, often at little or no cost for the veteran. C.R. Lyons and Sons confirms eligibility, reserves the gravesite, arranges transportation from the North Shore, and schedules the committal so everything proceeds smoothly.
Why Veteran Families Choose C.R. Lyons and Sons
- Full coordination of VA burial benefits, from the burial flag to national cemetery interment.
- Military funeral honors requested on your behalf, with flag folding and Taps.
- Veterans on staff, including Army and Navy service, who understand the customs.
- DD Form 214 review and benefit eligibility handled for your family.
- Four generations of independent, locally controlled care since 1925.
Frequently Asked Questions
What veteran burial benefits can C.R. Lyons and Sons help with?
The firm helps eligible veterans and families access VA burial benefits, including a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, government headstone or marker, and burial in a national or state veterans cemetery, and coordinates military funeral honors.
Can a veteran be buried at a national cemetery from the North Shore?
Yes. C.R. Lyons and Sons coordinates burial at national and state veterans cemeteries, including the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, handling eligibility paperwork, scheduling, and transportation from Danvers and the North Shore.
How do we arrange military funeral honors?
C.R. Lyons and Sons requests military funeral honors on your behalf, which include the folding and presentation of the flag and the playing of Taps by at least two uniformed service members, coordinated with the appropriate branch.
What documents are needed for veteran burial benefits?
Generally the veteran’s discharge papers, the DD Form 214, establish eligibility. C.R. Lyons and Sons reviews your documents, identifies which benefits apply, and submits the required forms so your family does not have to navigate them alone.
Reviewed by C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS, owner and licensed funeral director, Massachusetts. Past president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States (CANA, 2022).
Member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Recurring recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award. Four generations of family ownership since 1925.
