Veteran services at Barry Funeral Home
Barry Funeral Home in Rome, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Barry Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and military honors." On-site amenities include service chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,750 for basic burial and $2,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, cremation urns, veterans services, and online memorials. 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 service 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 Barry Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 81 miles from Barry Funeral Home. Barry 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. Barry Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Barry Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Barry Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Barry Funeral Home is located at 807 West Chestnut Street in Rome, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 337-0055. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Barry Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Barry Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, cremation urns, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Barry Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Barry Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and military honors.
Which faith traditions does Barry Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Barry Funeral Home apart
- Online Memorials for sharing obituaries, photos, and receiving condolences
- Personalized Tribute Videos created from family photographs
- Integrated flower ordering directly from obituary pages through local florists
- Convenient sharing of service details via social media, email, or text
- A year-long grief support program delivering weekly messages
- Comprehensive preplanning services, including an online planning form and checklist
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Tri-County Funeral Directors' Association
- · NYS Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.