Veteran services at Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home
Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home serves veteran families in Middletown, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans, providing dedicated services to acknowledge their military service." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel and r. barry mcphillips memorial chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 63 miles from Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home. Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Applebee-Mcphillips Funeral Home is among them.
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 specializes in honoring veterans, providing dedicated services to acknowledge their military service.
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.
Military & veteran services offered
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EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.