Veteran services at Baird Funeral Home
Baird Funeral Home serves veteran families in Dundee, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Baird Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,850. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, about 13 miles from Baird 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 Baird Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,850. 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 Baird Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Baird Funeral Home is located at 36 Water Street in Dundee, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 243-7369. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Baird Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Baird Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, customized funeral services, pre-planning funeral services, grief support, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Baird Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Baird Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Baird Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Mennonite families, among others.
What sets Baird Funeral Home apart
- Four-generation family ownership and operation since 1898, with a continuous presence in Dundee since 1984.
- Extensive grief support resources, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a recognized expert and Fellow in Thanatology.
- Direct engagement with a specialized granite manufacturer in Montpelier, Vermont, for headstone and monument design and installation.
- Commitment to providing services at a moderate cost, serving all faiths and denominations.
Burial and cremation services
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Mennonite. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.