Veteran services at Farrell Funeral Home
For veterans in Holyoke, MA, Farrell Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include front chapel, front chapel seating, and rear chapel entrance, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,875 for basic burial and $2,825 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, memorial service, direct cremation, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include front chapel, front chapel seating, rear chapel entrance, rear chapel, and rear chapel side seating area.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 12 miles from Farrell 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 579 funeral homes in Massachusetts. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Farrell Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Farrell Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (413) 536-3843 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Farrell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Farrell Funeral Home is located at 2049 Northampton Street in Holyoke, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 536-3843. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Farrell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Farrell Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, veterans services, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Farrell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Farrell Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Farrell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Farrell Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business with a history of service in Holyoke since 1937.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, offering resources for headstones and burial flags.
- Facility includes a handicap accessible ramp from the parking lot.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Participates in the "Have the Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian.
Branches of service mentioned
Farrell Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.