Veteran services at Celentano Funeral Home
For veterans in New Haven, CT, Celentano Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $2,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 23 miles from Celentano Funeral Home. 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
Does Celentano Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Celentano Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (203) 865-1234 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Celentano Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Celentano Funeral Home is located at 424 Elm Street in New Haven, CT. You can reach the home at (203) 865-1234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Celentano Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Celentano Funeral Home provides cremation, pre-arrangements, grief support, funeral service, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Celentano Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Celentano Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Celentano Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Greek Orthodox, Catholic, Christian denominations (general) families, among others.
What sets Celentano Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1926.
- Located in a historic 1844 villa at 424 Elm Street, which has been expanded and remodeled over the years.
- Founder William C. Celentano served as Mayor of New Haven from 1945 to 1953, establishing a legacy of public service.
- Offers extensive grief support resources, including a year of daily grief support messages.
- Active involvement in professional associations, with family members holding leadership positions at state and national levels.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · Connecticut Board of Examiners of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- · Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States
- · British Institute of Embalmers
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Veterans Information
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Greek Orthodox, Catholic, Christian denominations (general). 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.