The local family owned funeral home is collecting Retired (old, worn, tattered) United States Flags in observance of Flag Day as well as respecting our military service persons and the U.S. Flag Code of etiquette for our great nation. This is a year long service for the surrounding communities. Any and all flags that are collected will be RETIRED in accordance with US Flag Code.
You may drop off your flags to be retired at Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St., Monson, MA 01057 anytime in their flag collection box or hand deliver it to one of their staff at the funeral home or contact them at 413-267-3011 www.lombardfuneralhome.com or email at LFHMonson@aol.com.
You may drop off your flags to be retired at Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St., Monson, MA 01057 anytime in their flag collection box or hand deliver it to one of their staff at the funeral home or contact them at 413-267-3011 www.lombardfuneralhome.com or email at LFHMonson@aol.com.
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The Lombard Funeral Home is dedicated to creating and preserving an exquisitely beautiful environment which is a credit to our community; a source of comfort and spiritual renewal to the families that we serve, and a lasting tribute to their loved ones. We understand that our business serves people when they are dealing with the most profound fear and sadness of their lives.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Reviews (3)
Paul Mahoney
Mar 19, 2021
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Lombard Funeral Home provided our family with compassion and a level of service that was greatly appreciated. All arrangements were handled in a professional and efficient manner. The funeral director was very understanding of our needs and kept us apprised of everything throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend Lombard Funeral Home to others in need.
Darla Iavicoli
Sep 01, 2016
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We can't thank you enough for the caring approach and understanding you provided our family at a very difficult time.
Your compassion and patience were so appreciated while going over 3 different scenarios for us while never rushing the process. Your professionalism was very apparent. With a large family it is hard for everyone to agree but please know you did a fantastic job dealing with each and every one of us. We know it made your job much more difficult than it should have been. Thank you, Darla Iavicoli
Your compassion and patience were so appreciated while going over 3 different scenarios for us while never rushing the process. Your professionalism was very apparent. With a large family it is hard for everyone to agree but please know you did a fantastic job dealing with each and every one of us. We know it made your job much more difficult than it should have been. Thank you, Darla Iavicoli
John Pehoviak
Jul 05, 2016
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It is easy to come on Google and leave a bad review. The business of death is not easy. I know. I was in it. It does not know what a 7 A.M to 3 P.M. shift is. You deal with people at their absolute worst. I have known Lissee for a long time. They don't come much better. She does a ton of things in town you never hear about. To leave a bad review on a Funeral Homes web page while endorsing a competitor is pretty low. You are not talking about how your steak was cooked at a local restaurant. Were you the perfect client? One thing I have learned. No matter how flat you make a pancake, it still has
