Veteran services at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations
Veteran families in Little Falls, NY can turn to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with arrangements for veterans, as indicated by questions about military service in their preplanning form and mentions in obituaries." Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,390 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.9 stars over 116 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations: direct cremation from $2,390. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 61 miles from Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations holds a 4.9-star rating from 116 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. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,390. 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 Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations is located at 7507 State Rt. 5 in Little Falls, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 867-7230. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations offer veteran families?
Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations provides private gathering, traditional funeral, cremation, non-traditional service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists with arrangements for veterans, as indicated by questions about military service in their preplanning form and mentions in obituaries.
Which faith traditions does Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Methodist, Congregational, Lutheran, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations?
Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations holds a 4.9-star rating across 116 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations apart
- Emphasis on "Celebrating Life" and creating healing experiences for families.
- Comprehensive online memorialization options, including customized online memorials, tribute videos from family photos, and direct flower ordering through local florists.
- Proactive and extended grief support, offering one year of weekly grief support emails and detailed online resources, including specific guidance for children and teens.
- Extensive preplanning resources, including an online form and a checklist, highlighting benefits like flexible funding and relieving family burden.
- Funeral Director Kevin Enea's deep local ties, advanced education (MBA, Nursing Home Administration), and role as Herkimer County Coroner, alongside numerous professional affiliations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners
- · St. Anthony Crusaders of Herkimer, NY
- · Herkimer Elks Lodge
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Herkimer Knights of Columbus
- · Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Member
- · The American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Methodist, Congregational, Lutheran, Episcopal, Assembly of God, Baptist, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“In the most difficult of times, Daniel J. Enea feels like family. His understanding nature and simple ease makes you feel relieved and heard. There is nobody I would rather have caring for the final needs of my Mother or any loved one. I've spoke to others in the funeral business and Dan is truly a step above. He is not going to take advantage or over charge like other places. Doing business here is the best choice anyone could make. You will find some peace of mind when your world seems upside down.”
“Dan is one of the most caring and compassionate funeral directors. He took our call at 3am and assured us he would take care of everything. By 1pm that day we had met with him and all arrangements were made. He listened to our wishes, did not try to upsell, and explained everything to us. We are thankful for Dan helping us through this very sad time.”
“Danny and his team recently helped our family through an extremely difficult few weeks. More important than their professionalism was their personal touch, attention to detail and friendship. Losing someone close to you is so painful and difficult…I highly recommend Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations to make it just a little bit easier and help with the first steps of the healing process.”
“Dan and his team are very professional and kind and very supportive , and also make you feel at ease at this difficult time. I would highly recommend him and his team as they are easily comfortable to work with and very compassionate at this difficult stage”
“I just want to take this time to express our gratitude to the funeral home for the amazing care they took with our mom and our entire family. They were amazing from the moment they walked through the door to pick our mom up. Everything was beautiful and in a timely manner. We are truly grateful to them and highly recommend them.”
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.