Veteran services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel
Veteran families in Brookline, MA can turn to Stanetsky Memorial Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon in MA, about 51 miles from Stanetsky Memorial Chapel. 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 Stanetsky Memorial Chapel publish funeral prices?
Stanetsky Memorial Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (617) 232-9300 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Stanetsky Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stanetsky Memorial Chapel is located at 1668 Beacon Street in Brookline, MA. You can reach the home at (617) 232-9300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stanetsky Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Stanetsky Memorial Chapel provides jewish funeral services, funeral service video production, intimate gatherings, arrangements by phone or email, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stanetsky Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Stanetsky Memorial Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Stanetsky Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish (Orthodox), Jewish (Conservative), Jewish (Reform) families, among others.
What sets Stanetsky Memorial Chapel apart
- Over 100 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community.
- Specialization in Jewish funeral traditions, including on-site Tahara room and arrangements for a shomer.
- Collaboration with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform rabbis for services.
- Provision of specific Jewish items like tachrichim, metal-free oron, kriah ribbons, yahrzeit calendars, shiva benches, and shiva candles.
- Large-capacity chapel and flexible event spaces designed for personalized celebrations.
- Comprehensive support services including death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims assistance, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Jewish Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish (Orthodox), Jewish (Conservative), Jewish (Reform). 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.