Family Resource Guide

The Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home is pleased to provide this resource guide for all families. if you would like us to add any other items that you feel would be beneficial please call our office at 362-0199. We hope you find the information contained within this section useful.As of Monday, April 12, 2021 FEMA will begin taking telephone applications for there COVID-19 / Corona Virus Reimbursement Program. To be eligible the death certificate must list the cause of death or the contributing factor of death as Covid-19/Corona Virus and the had to occur in the United States. The next of kin may call the FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Telephone Line at 1-844-684-6333 (or TTY at 1-800-462-7585) between the hours of 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (central time) Monday - Friday. For additional information or assistance you may also contact the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home at 362-0199.  You may also visit the website that FEMA has established for this program. The website address is https://fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.Listed below are office hours for many local cemeteries. The grounds for most cemeteries are open from 9:00 am until dusk. The hours listed represent the office hours only. Their hours may change, so it is recommended that you call the cemetery for the most current hours and to obtain cemetery specific answers to any questions you may have.Local Cemeteries:St. Matthews Cemetery (A Forest Lawn Group)(716) 822-1960180 Old French RoadWest Seneca, New York 14224Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  and Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for selection of pre-need and at-need are required.St. Stanislaus Cemetery(716) 892-9135700 Pine Ridge Heritage BoulevardCheektowaga, New York 14225Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for selection of pre-need and at-need are requiredThe Forest Lawn Cemetery(716) 885-16001411 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, New York  14209Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  and Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredMount Calvary Cemetery(716) 892-6600800 Pine Ridge Heritage BoulevardCheektowaga, New York 14225Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  and Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredHoly Sepulchre Cemetery(716) 892-30633036 Harlem RoadCheektowaga, New York 14225Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm   and Saturday  8:30 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredMount Olivet Cemetery(716) 873-65004000 Elmwood AvenueTonawanda, New York 14217Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm  and Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredElmlawn Cemetery(716) 876-81313939 Elmwood AvenueBuffalo, New York 14217Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  and Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noonAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredWestern New York National Cemetery - New Veterans Cemetery(585) 297-13001254 Indian Falls RoadCorfu, New York 14036Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm    The office is closed on SaturdayFamilies are welcome to tour the grounds seven days a week until dusk. Appointments are required for pre-need and at -need.Burials are scheduled Monday - Friday onlyMount Hope Cemetery(716) 674-2879124 Greymont AvenueBuffalo, New York 14224Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm   Saturday: Call for hoursAppointments for pre-need and at-need are requiredRestaurantsThere are many nearby restaurants for funeral breakfasts/ luncheons, or have a meal in between calling hours. If you are planning a funeral breakfast or luncheon, advance arrangements have to be made and most likely you will have to provide a minimum guarantee of guests. The Concierge Staff of the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home has a list of restaurants and menus. (Please keep in mind that menu's and prices do change and we are not always notified). We are happy to assist you in selecting a restaurant based on your specific needs and tastes. Michele's Cafe1373 Clinton StreetBuffalo, New York 14206(716) 821-9400A smaller cafe with excellent homemade food and dessertsFriendly Chinese Buffet800 Harlem Road #300Buffalo, New York 14224(716) 822-4858Traditional Chinese BuffetThe Millennium Hotel2040 Walden AvenueBuffalo, New York 14225(716) 681-2400Classic American Food and accommodations for your guests.The French Pub1250 French RoadDepew, New York 14043(716) 668-8080Traditional "pub" atmosphere and excellent pub food.The Wayside Family Restaurant2301 South Park AvenueBuffalo , New York 14220(716) 826-2279Family owned / operated diner with excellent homemade foodThe Fire House Bar and Grill2141 Clinton StreetBuffalo, New York 14206(716) 826-4259Very casual atmosphere with good foodThe Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub2131 Seneca StreetBuffalo, New York 14210(716) 825-9327Inviting atmosphere with a diversified menu including steaks, pasta, salads, burgersWiechec's Lounge and Bar1748 Clinton StreetBuffalo, New York 14206(716) 823-2828Known for their famous fish fry and burgers. Informal atmosphere and great foodAccommodations (Hotels)It is impossible to list the prices per night for these (or any hotel) as they are priced seasonally and change. It is recommended that you call prior to your arrival. If you are from out of town, you may call the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home and our concierge staff will make the necessary hotel reservations on your behalf. Just let us know your price point, approximate location, how many guest and we will handle all the arrangements on your behalf.The Millennium Hotel2040 Walden AvenueBuffalo, New York 14225(716) 681-2400Comfort Inn475 Dingens StreetBuffalo, New York 14206(1-877-424-6423) The Mansion on Delaware414 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, New York 14202(716) 886-3300A boutique hotel in Downtown BuffaloBest Western -PLUS601 Dingens StreetBuffalo, New York 14206(716) 896-2900HospitalsThe Western New York VA Health Care System (The VA Hospital)3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, New York 14215(716) 834-9200Sisters of Charity Hospital - Sisters Hospital Buffalo2157 Main StreetBuffalo, New York 14214(716) 862-1000St. Joseph's Hospital  (Catholic Health)2605 Harlem RoadCheektowaga, New York 14225(716) 891-2400Buffalo General Hospital100 High StreetBuffalo, New York 14203(716) 859-5600Gates Vascular Institute875 Ellicott Street #1034Buffalo, New York 14203(716) 748-2000Roswell Comprehensive Cancer InstituteCarlton and Elm StreetsBuffalo, New York 14203(716) 845-2300Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Catholic Health)2950 Elmwood AvenueTonawanda, New York 14217(716) 447-6100Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)462 Grider StreetBuffalo, New York 14215(716) 845-2300DeGraff Memorial Hospital445 Tremont StreetNorth Tonawanda, New York 14120(716) 694-4500Florists and GiftsPlease visit our sympathy store to order flowers and sympathy gifts. Usually the florist will deliver the flowers directly to the funeral home if there is a visitation or service. If the service is at a church or other location the florist will hand deliver to that point. Sympathy gifts, such as fruit baskets, chocolates, gift baskets, etc. are delivered directly to the family residence. When you place an order  on this website through the sympathy store, you can be assured of the highest quality and guaranteed delivery. It's okay if you do not know the families address, it's already in our system.  If you are visiting the funeral home for a visitation or service and need a sympathy card, just let us know when you arrive.