Veteran services at St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels
For veterans in Springfield, MA, St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include ample well lit parking, spacious chapels, and tastefully decorated chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,245 for basic burial and $3,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial options and cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapels, tastefully decorated chapels, and well maintained chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Agawam in MA, about 5 miles from St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels. 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
Does St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels publish funeral prices?
St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (413) 732-1816 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels is located at 7 Chapin Terrace in Springfield, MA. You can reach the home at (413) 732-1816. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels offer veteran families?
St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels provides burial options, cremation options, pre-planning, at need arrangement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Diverse Christian denominations, Diverse religious and philosophical beliefs families, among others.
What sets St Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapels apart
- Independently owned and owner-operated funeral chapels.
- Extensive renovations in 2004, featuring signature interior colors of burgundy, rose, and gold.
- Professional vehicles, including hearses, limousines, and flower cars, in a distinctive black cherry color.
- The 7 Chapin Terrace location was the first newly constructed funeral home in the Springfield area (1963).
- Owner Paul A. Phaneuf's appointments to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing, Springfield Community Police Hearing Board, and Chicopee Landfill Advisory Committee.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Options
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Massachusetts Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing
Specialties
- · Responsive to diverse preferences of religion, philosophies and beliefs
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Diverse Christian denominations, Diverse religious and philosophical beliefs. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.