Veteran services at Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton
Veteran families in Northampton, MA can turn to Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,600 for basic burial and $4,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 19 miles from Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton. 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton publish funeral prices?
Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (413) 584-3585 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton is located at 173 North Street in Northampton, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 584-3585. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton offer veteran families?
Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton provides merchandise, service options, online planner, life tribute videos, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic, Episcopal, Evangelical) families, among others.
What sets Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation by Jay Czelusniak, continuing a legacy since 1910.
- Over a century of continuous service to the Western Massachusetts community, initially in Easthampton and then Northampton.
- Active involvement of the owner, Jay Czelusniak, in local community organizations and professional associations, including dual US and Irish citizenship and a background as a championship-winning high school soccer coach.
- Explicit specialization in honoring veterans, offering dedicated services for military families.
- Staff members with long tenure, such as Daniel Cronin who has served for over 40 years, and local ties, like Jim McGrath whose father also worked at the funeral home.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors’ Association
- · National Funeral Directors’ Association
- · Western MA Independent Funeral Directors’ Association
- · Order of Elks Lodge #997
- · Lions
- · Northampton Chamber of Commerce
- · 3-County Fair Association
- · Florence Bank
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Episcopal, Evangelical).
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.