Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel

Veteran services at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel

For veterans in Salem, MA, Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel offers specialized planning services for veterans and provides information on military funeral honors." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. 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 large-capacity chapel and gardens. 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 Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $3,470. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above 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 - Winchendon in MA, approximately 58 miles from Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel 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. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,470. 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 Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel is located at #10 Vinnin Street in Salem, MA. You can reach the home at (781) 581-2300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel provides jewish funeral services, funeral service video production, police escort, arrangements by phone or email, ritual washing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel offers specialized planning services for veterans and provides information on military funeral honors.

Which faith traditions does Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism families, among others.

What sets Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel apart

Specialization in Jewish funeral services, including Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism traditions.
Four generations of family involvement in funeral service, demonstrating a long-standing commitment.
Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial Network, providing a 100% service guarantee and a 24-hour Compassion Helpline.
Offers specific Jewish traditional services like ritual washing (tahara) and a yahrzeit calculator.
Provides modern conveniences such as funeral service video production, police escort, and remote arrangements via phone or email.
Extensive selection of memorial keepsakes and funeral favors, including custom items like fingerprint jewelry and remembrance blankets.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Planning

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Ritual Washing
· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Large-Capacity Chapel

· Modern Funeral Home

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration Of Life Center

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

· Venues

· Family Room

· Lobby

· Audio And Video Equipment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Jewish Funeral Traditions
· Orthodox Judaism
· Conservative Judaism
· Reform Judaism

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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How 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.