Veteran services at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc.
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc., located in Cheektowaga, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapels and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,150 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional burial, memorial services, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels and columbarium.
Published pricing at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,170. That places direct cremation roughly 49% below the New York median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 22 miles from Daniel R. Smolarek 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 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
What does a funeral at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,170. 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 Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 2510 Union Rd. in Cheektowaga, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 668-3122. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. provides funerals, cremation services, traditional burial, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Polish National Catholic families, among others.
What sets Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Focus on creating 'healing experiences' for families, addressing both physical arrangements and emotional support.
- On-site cremation services with a columbarium for permanent placement.
- Offers live streaming of funeral services for remote attendees.
- Provides an extensive online grief support system, including interactive videos with a counseling director and daily email affirmations.
- Offers the Legacy Touch Program for personalized fingerprint keepsakes.
- Family-owned and operated since 1960, with second-generation involvement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Committal Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association)
- · NYS Funeral Directors Association (New York State Funeral Directors Association)
- · ENFDA (Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association)
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Prearranged Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Polish National Catholic.
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.