Veteran services at Amigone Funeral Home Inc
Amigone Funeral Home Inc in Buffalo, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Amigone Funeral Home provides resources for Veteran's Benefits and Military Honors. Nearby cemeteries like Elmlawn Memorial Park and Acacia Park Cemetery offer dedicated sections and services for veterans, including burial benefits and military honors." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,545 for basic burial and $2,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and memorial 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 Amigone Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,440. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the New York median ($2,300). 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 15 miles from Amigone Funeral Home Inc. Amigone Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Amigone Funeral Home Inc also accommodates 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.
New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Amigone Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Amigone Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,440. 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 Amigone Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Amigone Funeral Home Inc is located at 2600 Sheridan Drive in Buffalo, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 836-6500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Amigone Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Amigone Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, burial, celebration of life, advance planning, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Amigone Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Amigone Funeral Home provides resources for Veteran's Benefits and Military Honors. Nearby cemeteries like Elmlawn Memorial Park and Acacia Park Cemetery offer dedicated sections and services for veterans, including burial benefits and military honors.
Which faith traditions does Amigone Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, All Traditions, All Customs families, among others.
What sets Amigone Funeral Home Inc apart
- Four generations of family ownership and operation since 1926
- Thirteen locations across Western New York, offering broad accessibility
- Emphasis on personalized services tailored to individual customs and traditions
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and guidance
- Elegant facilities designed to provide a comforting atmosphere
- Commitment to serving all faiths, traditions, and customs
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · Preferred Funeral Directors International
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · All Faiths
- · All Traditions
- · All Customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, All Traditions, All Customs. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.