Veteran services at Zajac Funeral Home Inc
Zajac Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Niagara Falls, NY with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,628 for basic burial and $1,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 14 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Zajac Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,700. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below the New York median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 32 miles from Zajac Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Zajac Funeral Home Inc has a 4.9-star rating from 14 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Zajac Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,700. 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 Zajac Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Zajac Funeral Home Inc is located at 319 24Th Street in Niagara Falls, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 284-6478. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Zajac Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Zajac Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, shipping services, burial services, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Zajac Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Zajac Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Zajac Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (including Catholic and other denominations), Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist families, among others.
How do families rate Zajac Funeral Home Inc?
Zajac Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.9-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Zajac Funeral Home Inc apart
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business since 1949, ensuring continuous family involvement in services.
- Offers free consultations and pre-arrangement services for comprehensive planning.
- Facilities are handicap accessible, accommodating all visitors.
- Provides extensive resources and guidance on eulogies, obituaries, and various cemetery and cremation options.
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for immediate assistance and support.
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (including Catholic and other denominations), Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish (non-Orthodox sects).
What families have said
Frank Zajac operates this home from his family's original residence, which reviewers describe as updated yet intimate and cozy. Families appreciate his willingness to accommodate their needs—one family returned twice over several years. His personable approach has earned strong loyalty and repeat business.
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.