Veteran services at Henderson Funeral Home
Henderson Funeral Home in Springfield, MA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Henderson Funeral Home provides dedicated resources and information for veterans, assisting families with understanding and accessing veteran benefits for funeral arrangements." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, approximately 5 miles from Henderson Funeral Home. Henderson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Henderson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Henderson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Henderson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (413) 737-3316, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Henderson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Henderson Funeral Home is located at 52 Hancock Street in Springfield, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 737-3316. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Henderson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Henderson Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, pre-need options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Henderson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Henderson Funeral Home provides dedicated resources and information for veterans, assisting families with understanding and accessing veteran benefits for funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Henderson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Henderson Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on creating personalized ceremonies that celebrate a 'life lived' and recognize the individual's significance.
- Extensive online resources for eulogies, obituaries, and grief support, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster.
- Commitment to being an accommodating funeral home and staff in the area, as highlighted by family testimonials.
- Explicitly states a focus on providing services at 'affordable prices' and 'within your budget'.
- Staff noted in testimonials for their attentiveness and care, with Spanish-speaking staff members (Paulette Henderson, Sr. Torres) providing support to diverse families.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · Springfield Regional Chamber (Corporate Member)
Specializations
- · Veterans Information
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish sects. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.