Veteran services at Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home
Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home in Ilion, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,855 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 73 miles from Enea and Ciaccia Family 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.
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 Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home is located at 4309 Acme Road in Ilion, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 894-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need, traditional services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Reformed families, among others.
What sets Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family involvement with a history spanning over a century in the Mohawk Valley.
- Multiple facility locations across the Mohawk Valley, including Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, and St. Johnsville.
- Key staff members hold public office, such as Kevin Enea, who is the Herkimer County Coroner for District #4. [cite: timeline, cleaned website text]
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including a detailed online pre-planning form to document wishes for services and disposition.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including specific guidance for children and a year-long program of weekly grief messages.
- Features online memorial capabilities, including tribute videos, online guestbooks, and direct flower ordering through their website.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Reformed. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.