Veteran services at Eannace Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Utica, NY, Eannace Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Eannace Funeral Home provides specific veteran's services, assisting with all details in securing the benefits veterans are entitled to receive." Published pricing lists $5,565 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.4-star average over 49 reviews.
Published pricing at Eannace Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 81 miles from Eannace Funeral Home Inc. Eannace Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Eannace Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.4-star rating from 49 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Eannace Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Eannace Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Eannace Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eannace Funeral Home Inc is located at 932 South Street in Utica, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 724-6714. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eannace Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Eannace Funeral Home Inc provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief & healing, online pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eannace Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Eannace Funeral Home provides specific veteran's services, assisting with all details in securing the benefits veterans are entitled to receive.
Which faith traditions does Eannace Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Eannace Funeral Home Inc?
Eannace Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.4-star rating across 49 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Eannace Funeral Home Inc apart
- Focus on "Celebrating Life" rather than mourning death, emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual's life path.
- Positioned as a "gathering place for a community" with warm and comfortable offices.
- Offers a "365 Daily Affirmations" email program for daily comfort and healing messages.
- Provides comprehensive online grief support, including 24/7 access to counseling services, group grief support, and interactive videos.
- Dedicated veteran's services, assisting with securing benefits for those who served the nation.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremations
- · Burials
- · Personalized funeral services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Eannace Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I can't say enough good about the funeral home and all its stellar staff. Today my sister, brother and I experienced perfection. They carefully followed all our wishes, including a beautiful appearance of our dad of 95 a lovely mass, and a .military send off with an opportunity to have us divulge fond memories of our beloved dad. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mariangela Risucci, Concetta Pavia and Arthur Risucci Jr.”
“I would like to truly thank Eannace Funeral Home for their phenomenal and heartfelt services and the wonderful care they gave to my father! I am forever grateful! Additionally the amount of moral support the staff has given to us was nothing short of a blessing! Thank you again for the compassion and outstanding services you have provided for my dad and our family! ❤️🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽 Special thank you to Chase, Nancy, and Scott! I am forever grateful, you will always forever be in my heart! ❤️😢”
“My family has been dealing with this funeral home for years now. I can honestly say, they are the most compassionate staff and they work with you on all details. I rate them EXCELLENT 👏🏼👏🏼”
“Eannace Funeral Home has done all of our family funerals over the years. Nancy Eannace and staff, give personalized attention, and they spend an infinite amount of time making sure everything is explained properly, and that nothing is forgotten. I lost my husband just over a week ago. Dominick Vita drove 3 hours round trip, to pick up my husband and bring him to the funeral home. They did a wonderful job preparing my husband for viewing. The staff goes above and beyond in being sympathetic and making sure your needs are taken care of. Nancy called me a few days later, to make sure I was completely satisfied. I surely am satisfied. Eannace is the place to go for all your funeral needs. I can’t say enough about this funeral home, and the amazing people who work there. They are true angels on Earth.”
“Beautiful funeral home but on the obituaries online you should be able to remove awful comments.. life should be celebrated and not brought down. I'm disappointed to see there was nothing in place on my loved ones obituary. Do better.”
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.