Veteran services at New England Funeral & Cremation Center
For veterans in Springfield, MA, New England Funeral & Cremation Center coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $2,555 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at New England Funeral & Cremation Center: direct cremation from $2,555. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the Massachusetts median ($2,677). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 4 miles from New England Funeral & Cremation Center. 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
What does a funeral at New England Funeral & Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,555. 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 New England Funeral & Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
New England Funeral & Cremation Center is located at 25 Mill Street in Springfield, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 733-1522. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does New England Funeral & Cremation Center offer veteran families?
New England Funeral & Cremation Center provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, planning ahead, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does New England Funeral & Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
New England Funeral & Cremation Center assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets New England Funeral & Cremation Center apart
- Operates from a renovated 4,000 sq ft historic Fire Station, offering a non-traditional setting.
- Features tall ceilings, a brick interior, and floor-to-ceiling windows in its facility.
- Offers UrnSpiration personalized cremation urn collections, including specialized military and first responder options.
- Provides Legacy Touch fingerprint keepsakes and jewelry, with many items available for 24-hour turnaround.
- Offers life celebrants to lead services when families choose not to have clergy.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Milestone Funeral Partners, LLC
- · Milestone Funeral Services of MA, LLC
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
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.