Surviving Spouses and Dependents of Veterans Eligibility – Contact the Veterans’ Service Officer at the CT Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 860-721-5893 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Discounts on Fairview Cemetery Plots– As a West Hartford veteran who has served during wartime you may receive a 10% discount on cemetery plots at Fairview Cemetery. Contact 860-521-5270 for more information.
Burial Benefits– Veterans or spouses who predecease a veteran may be eligible for free marble headstones, delivered to the cemetery. Any reputable funeral home will have this information or you may make an appointment with the Veterans’ Service Representative at 860-721-5893. Also, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs has information on burial benefits and will pay for headstones. Go to http://www.cem.va.gov/ for more information.
West Hartford Memorial Paver- Information on purchasing a memorial paver for both living and deceased military is found on the West Hartford Veterans Memorial web page. Call 860-561-7520 or 860-561-7521 for more information.