Veteran services at Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home
Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home serves veteran families in Middletown, NY with military funeral planning. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include funeral chapel, r. barry mcphillips memorial chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel and r. barry mcphillips memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 63 miles from Applebee-Mcphillips 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-Mcphillips Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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-Mcphillips Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home is located at 130 Highland Ave. in Middletown, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 343-6309. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, honoring veterans, personalized services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home 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.
What sets Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home apart
- Over 125 years of continuous operation, tracing its roots back to 1899.
- The R. Barry McPhillips Memorial Chapel, a dedicated and enlarged facility created from a former carriage house.
- Explicit commitment to honoring veterans with specialized services.
- Offers remote participation options for services, adapting to modern needs.
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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.