Veteran services at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home serves veteran families in Buffalo, NY with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Google shows 4.0 stars from 10 reviews.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 23 miles from Daniel R. Smolarek 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.
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home has a 4.0-star rating from 10 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
Does Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (716) 895-9901 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home is located at 2047 Broadway Street in Buffalo, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 895-9901. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home holds a 4.0-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Keith Smolarek personally managed an out-of-state child's funeral, handling airport pickup and service logistics. Families praise his dedication and competitive pricing, though billing discrepancies and initial handling insensitivity have been reported.
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.