Veteran services at Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home
Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home serves veteran families in Springfield, MA with military funeral planning. 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 north end chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,795 for basic burial and $1,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside services, memorial services, cremation services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include north end chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 6 miles from Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
Does Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (413) 427-6383 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home is located at 730 State Street in Springfield, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 427-6383. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home provides traditional services, graveside services, memorial services, cremation services, celebration of life services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home 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 Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (including Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist) families, among others.
What sets Puerta Del Cielo Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in serving the Hispanic community in Springfield, MA.
- Offers a handcrafted "Remember Book" for preserving memories.
- Utilizes tailor-made software for customizable obituary pages, memorial videos, and funeral live streaming.
- Provides two distinct facility locations within Springfield, MA.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Hispanic Community Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (including Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh-day Adventist). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.