Castiglia Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Castiglia Funeral Home Inc

Castiglia Funeral Home Inc in Buffalo, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and government headstones. On-site amenities include large parking areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,540 for basic burial and $795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.7 rating from 21 reviews on Google.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Castiglia Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $809. That places direct cremation roughly 65% below the New York median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 24 miles from Castiglia Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

Castiglia Funeral Home Inc has a 4.7-star rating from 21 Google reviews.

We list about 1,440 funeral homes in New York. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Castiglia Funeral Home Inc apart

• Third-generation family-owned and operated business.
• Specialized, customizable funeral services for veterans, including assistance with DD Form 214 and Presidential Memorial Certificates, and guidance on headstones/markers.
• Specialized, customizable funeral services for first responders, including displaying departmental vehicles and uniforms, and arranging for bagpipers.
• Modern facility with a cafe, complimentary refreshments, advanced audio/visual system with TVs for slideshows, and three operating fireplaces.
• Fully handicap accessible with a ground-level entrance, open floor plan, and large parking areas.

Burial and cremation services

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Branches of service mentioned

Castiglia Funeral Home Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:

What families have said

Charles, Frank, and Melissa handled multiple deaths for the same families without pressure. They met at odd hours for out-of-state visitors and provided the straightforward, honest service families appreciated.

How to request military funeral honors

By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.

VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.