Veteran services at Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home
Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home in Rochester, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans planning, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space and gardens.
Published pricing at Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,910. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 36 miles from Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home. 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 1,440 funeral homes in New York. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,910. 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 Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home is located at 2125 Chili Avenue in Rochester, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 247-7590. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home apart
- Guaranteed attention to detail, as per their tagline.
- Expert storytellers who create one-of-a-kind tributes tailored to individual passions and interests, including themed services.
- Available 24/7 with a real person answering calls for immediate assistance.
- A detailed, thoughtful process that treats every loved one as special.
- Commitment to uncompromised quality and the highest level of care for the deceased and their families.
- Offers a 100% service guarantee through its affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
- · Christian Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. 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.