Veteran services at Applebee Funeral Home
Applebee Funeral Home, located in Delmar, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $3,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Applebee Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,220. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 30 miles from Applebee 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 Applebee Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,220. 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 Applebee Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Applebee Funeral Home is located at 403 Kenwood Avenue in Delmar, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 439-2715. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Applebee Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Applebee Funeral Home provides funeral planning, cremation services, memorial services, traditional funeral services, committal services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Applebee Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Applebee Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Applebee Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Applebee Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation in Delmar and surrounding Albany County communities since 1904.
- Ownership transitioned from a multi-generational family to long-term employees, Jay Rutski and Tom Pratt, in 2023.
- Owners Jay Rutski and Tom Pratt are actively involved in local community organizations, including the Delmar Kiwanis Club, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and the Delmar Fire Department.
- Provides comprehensive grief support resources, including specific guidance for children and information on the grieving process.
- Co-owner Tom Pratt is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and former owner Peter Applebee was a U.S. Army Veteran, indicating experience with military funeral honors and benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Thomas the Apostle Church
- · Delmar Kiwanis Club
- · Delmar Fire Department
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Applebee Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.