Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Category: Cemetery in Agawam, Massachusetts

Address: 1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001, USA

Phone: +14138219500

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–3:30PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–3:30PM

Reviews

Deborah Romani

Jul 20, 2022

Awe inspiring! I had never been here, sad yet amazing!

jsbmom

May 8, 2022

I was beyond disappointed when I went to bring my mom flowers for Mother’s Day. There were no flower holders at all and water wasn’t even on. I drove thru entire cemetery to find a flower holder and absolutely none. So I ended up putting 2 dozen tulips into the same container my sister put hers in so clearly they will die. You would think you’d have more seeing it was Mother’s Day. A lot of people spent money on flowers and respect and love to their moms and have to place out flowers in the dirt. What a shame especially on Mother’s Day

Joan Mailloux

Nov 15, 2021

Beautiful, very respectful cemetery.

Billie Thibault

Nov 11, 2021

This is the most beautiful place to put your military loved one. I am so proud that my husband was able to be buried here.

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Questions & Answers

Are services wheel chair or walker accessible

Arleen Flaherty | Sep 26, 2020
Priscilla Fickett | Sep 26, 2020

Everyone in our group were outside meeting with everyone. Some relatives I had not seen in years then everyone went inside. Inside in the chapel and a sevice was performed there. It was very nice, then everyone exited outside. Some left others continued to talk outside. The burial did not take place that day because there were still things the cemetery needed to do to finish up with their records. The answer to your question is yes. The service is accessible by either a wheel chair or walker. I thought the service was very nice and you don't want to miss it.

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My father's ashes are in the cemetery back in 2002. Can my mother, his wife's ashes be put with his?

Jack Bresnahan | Sep 27, 2018
Josh Kusnierz | Sep 27, 2019

Yes

Are you allowed to visit the cemetery

Sherry Hazleton | Sep 26, 2021
Donna Burke | Sep 26, 2021

Yes but they have certain hours u can go

other question. Why are all the benches on the front side? Can't they scatter a few along the back side? I am sure I am not the only visitor with lung cancer and c.o.p.d who find it very challenging to visit row 0.

Mary Cook | Sep 27, 2019
dep21 dep21 | Sep 26, 2020

They are expanding faster than was expected. Bring that question to the office . They should answer that. That seems reasonable. A lote of my family and friends are buried here. Thank you for your family's service. Call +1 413-821-9500. My wife and I will be buried their to. It is well kept. A lote of history. I was their last month. Look at Phelps school the walls that show all service members that served in that town during WW1, WW2, Karen war, Vietnam war and Dessert Storm.

What is the veterans cemetery near?

Philip Mathews | Sep 27, 2018
c88m1 | Sep 27, 2018

It is about 1/2 north of six flags on rt159

Are there flags there this time??

Louis Gouin | Sep 26, 2021
Erin Moore | Sep 26, 2021

What about the flower vases? Last few times I went to see my husband there were no vases available.

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My little brother made a wreath at school. It has more than just a bow on it but I'd really like to put it on my grandpa's grave. Is that allowed?

Karissa Bean | Sep 26, 2020
Chalene Giguere | Sep 26, 2020

They may take it. They always take what I place if it contains anything at all. I put together some greens in the flower holder with a couple of small things and it was gone in 1 day. I couldn't even get it back. They said they threw it away. Very sad. Now I planted a tree at my home and I place things near the tree instead. You can always try and see. Good luck!

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Can I put a solar angel light on my parents headstone

Charlene Lashinsky | Sep 26, 2020
Karen Kelleher | Sep 26, 2020

No they are very strict. At Christmas you can only have a round wreath with red bow, nothing else.

When is the wreath laid down event

Stephane Laflamme | Sep 26, 2020
dep21 dep21 | Sep 26, 2020

Call +1 413-821-9500 they have someone their during the weekend.

Where is Section WD?

Gerald Ratelle | Sep 27, 2019
Terry S | Sep 27, 2019

Take your first right into the parking area and the next right to the columbarium's... Look for wall D

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How long are flowers (artificial) usually left on the grave site before maintenance throws them away.

Mary Cook | Sep 27, 2019
Josh Kusnierz | Sep 27, 2019

Artificial flowers are never allowed in the cemetery. fresh cut flowers which may be put inside their cemetery vase are left there in till they no longer look acceptable. potted plants underneath 8 in in diameter are allowed 5 days before and 5 days after Easter mother's Day memorial Day and Father's Day.

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How long does it usually take for a headstone to be placed on the burial site?

Mary Cook | Sep 27, 2019
Josh Kusnierz | Sep 27, 2019

60-90 days

Is a veterans wife buried in the same site as he is or placed in her own site?

Mary Cook | Sep 27, 2019
Josh Kusnierz | Sep 27, 2019

In most cases the spouse is in the same location as the veteran. The only time when that is not the standard is when someone passed away a while ago and was buried elsewhere, either at another Veterans' cemetery or private. The only time a couple may buried next to each other is if both have the proper qualifications of their military service.

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Who do they do Tapps w/21 gun salute for?

Evelyn Gadomski | Sep 27, 2019
dep21 dep21 | Sep 26, 2020

To honor the person for his service. Their are some very honorable men and women who served to keep this country free. So you can live the way you do. Freedom is not free it has a cost. They paid that for you and your children.

Do you have to pre-register before being accepted?

ROGER ROUSSEAU | Sep 27, 2019
Craig Swimm | Sep 27, 2019

As long as you have your loved ones honorable discharge documentation you will be able to apply without pre-registering

When are the wreaths removed?

Linda Keating | Sep 27, 2019
Gina Willette | Sep 27, 2019

January 15 at 8:00am

Is there any Veteran's Day Activities at the cemetery?

Michele Langone | Sep 27, 2019
Dianne Fletcher | Sep 27, 2019

Someone told me 2pm Sunday

Is there seating at the service

Joyce Dufur | Sep 27, 2018
Terrence Allen | Sep 27, 2018

Yes 5 seats to the right and left of center aisle about 10 rows back

Is this a non-profit

Tammy Ciak-Bissaillon | Sep 27, 2018
Josh Kusnierz | Sep 27, 2019

It is State government.

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