Castiglione Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Castiglione Funeral Home Inc

Veteran families in Greenwich, CT can turn to Castiglione Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional cremation services, memorial gathering, direct cremation, burial services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 23 miles from Castiglione 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.

We list about 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Castiglione Funeral Home Inc apart

• Long-standing family ownership by the DiAngelo family since 1989, with a second-generation funeral director on staff.
• Active involvement in local community organizations, including the Glenville Veterans Club Woman’s Auxiliary, St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Connecticut Funeral Directors Association, and Greenwich's Suicide Postvention Response Team.
• Detailed guidance on cremation options, including participation in the cremation process and various ways to handle cremated remains.
• Comprehensive support for burial services, from cemetery selection to personalized graveside ceremonies.
• Offering a "Book of Memories™" online memorial platform for families to create interactive tributes with photos and stories, integrated with social media.
• 24/7 availability for immediate service needs, ensuring constant support for families.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.