Veteran services at Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home
Veteran families in New Rochelle, NY can turn to Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The founder, Barney T. McClanahan, was a World War II veteran. The funeral home handles dispositions at V.A. Calverton National Cemetery, indicating services for veterans." Published pricing lists $7,252 for basic burial and $1,657 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 12 Google reviews give the firm a 4.3-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cemetery services and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,657. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 16 miles from Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home. Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home holds a 4.3-star rating from 12 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,657. 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 Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home is located at 30 Winthrop Ave. in New Rochelle, NY. You can reach the home at (914) 632-8970. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home provides pre-planning, at-need services, aftercare services, merchandise, cemetery services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The founder, Barney T. McClanahan, was a World War II veteran. The funeral home handles dispositions at V.A. Calverton National Cemetery, indicating services for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Church of God, Jewish families, among others.
How do families rate Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home?
Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home holds a 4.3-star rating across 12 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home apart
- Over 89 years of continuous operation, established in 1935.
- Long-standing leadership and staff, including owner Ernest B. Bolden (since 1976) and Funeral Director Laurence Watkins (over 40 years).
- Comprehensive grief resources, including an online library with articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Extensive affiliations with state and national funeral directors associations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Empire State Funeral Directors Association
- · Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity
- · Greater New York Funeral Directors Association
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Church of God, Jewish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Barney T. Mcclanahan Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My family and I had my mother’s funeral two days ago at a church of our choice and used the services of this funeral home to dress my mother’s body and transport her to the church. They made my deceased mother look beautiful. They used a nice hearse to carry my mother’s body to the church and then to the cemetery. I could not pass up the opportunity to leave a review of Barney McClanahan funeral home, as my family received superb customer service skills. During this most difficult time, it was a pleasure to work with such professional and caring individuals. Lawrence (funeral director) and his staff were so patient with my family and with every change we requested. They treated my family and I with respect. Lawrence, Arianne, and the rest of the staff ushered the whole process, where it went smoothly..I highly recommend them, as we were extremely satisfied with their care of our family.”
“great service. I used Sutton flowers , flowers by Sutton, and my flowers arrived safely for the sympathy service. Best sympathy flowers I've seen and this place recommended it”
“Barney and son has been servicing my family for more than 50 years. They are very professional and have the patience of Jobe. They are a "no stress" service. Would love to see them expand the facility. Known by everyone in New Rochelle as Barneys. Great!!”
“They always treat you with respect and treat you like family. They make sure to think of your love one and the needs you and your family need during this difficult time. There is no other place like this but Barney T Mc Clanahan when it comes to the time of your love ones transition to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So whether you're a resident of New Rochelle or in the surrounding cities or tri state area this is the place to come A business of over 80 years of long time history of servicing the city of New Rochelle”
“They are HORRIBLE, Vera ordered the wrong urn, me and my family have been calling since May because they ordered the wrong urn and we still don't have the one we ordered. I called up and spoke to the owner today 6-24-2023 and the owner told me he's aware of the problem and doesn't understand why I have a attitude, I said sir, my father passed away on May 22nd 2023 and we still don't have the urn we ordered, he said send the one that was sent to you and he will send you the urn you ordered, and we ordered a Blue coffin and they gave us Grey, send me what we ordered because I will file a BBB complaint. THEY ARE HORRIBLE, GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!.......”
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.