Veteran services at Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc.
Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. in Holley, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with obtaining benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and arranging services with military honors." Published pricing lists $2,490 for basic burial and $2,648 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,648. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 18 miles from Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc.. Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,648. 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 Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 16650 West Albion Rd. in Holley, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 638-6397. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. starts at $2,648. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with obtaining benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and arranging services with military honors.
What sets Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Two spacious, home-like facilities in Albion and Holley, designed to accommodate multiple families simultaneously.
- Provision of life celebrants for personalized services, in addition to working with clergy.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and military honors.
- Offerings of video tributes and complimentary refreshments in lounge areas.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages.
Religious traditions & languages
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.