Veteran services at New England Funeral & Cremation Center
For veterans in Springfield, MA, New England Funeral & Cremation Center coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The center offers specialized Veteran Services, assists with military discharge papers during arrangement conferences, and provides specific urn options for military and first responders." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). 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 Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, approximately 4 miles from New England Funeral & Cremation Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center 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. New England Funeral & Cremation Center is among them.
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?
The center offers specialized Veteran Services, assists with military discharge papers during arrangement conferences, and provides specific urn options for military and first responders.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Milestone Funeral Partners, LLC
- · Milestone Funeral Services of MA, LLC
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
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.