Veteran services at John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc
John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc in Hamburg, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include blasdell - lackawanna chapel, hamburg chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,570 for basic burial and $2,179 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorial services, burial services, cremation, burial vault selection, and cremation urn selection. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include blasdell - lackawanna chapel, hamburg chapel, and funeral chapel.
Published pricing at John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,179. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 31 miles from John J Kaczor 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 John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,179. 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 John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc is located at 5453 Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 646-5555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc provides obituary listings, obituary writing, personalization, veteran services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of Christ, Gospel, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets John J Kaczor Funeral Home Inc apart
- Four-generation family tradition in funeral service, continued by long-time employees James Hacic and Anthony Basile, ensuring local family ownership.
- Hamburg Chapel is the only facility in the area purpose-built exclusively as a funeral chapel, situated on five and a half picturesque acres overlooking Lake Erie and the Buffalo skyline.
- Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel is the area's newest built funeral home, serving a wide geographical area.
- Comprehensive assistance with all paperwork, including death certificates, life insurance claims, veteran's benefits, and Social Security claims.
- Offers celebrant services for personalized life celebrations.
- Provides online preplanning options and a detailed preplanning checklist, with prepayment protection against inflation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial Vault Selection
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of Christ, Gospel, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Nondenominational.
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.