Veteran services at Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home
Veteran families in Middleport, NY can turn to Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,855 for basic burial and $2,648 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 31 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,648. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 14 miles from Bates Wallace & Heath 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.
Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 31 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,648. 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 Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home is located at 38 State Street in Middleport, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 735-9244. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home starts at $2,648. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Fundamentalist Baptist, United Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home?
Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 31 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home apart
- Comprehensive support for traditional burials and various cremation options, including full-service and direct cremations.
- Dedicated assistance with veteran benefits, including military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and memorial markers.
- Ability to curate meaningful funeral services that provide closure and honor individual and family traditions.
- Engagement with diverse Christian denominations within the Middleport community.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Fundamentalist Baptist, United Methodist, Catholic.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Bates Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Josh and his colleagues at Bates, Wallace and Heath funeral home are exceptional for the service they provide. They were responsive and continued to check in to make sure our needs are met during the loss of our loved one. They accommodated our requests and guided us through the process, professionally and with care. Even though we had preplanned, there were many questions Had some modifications to the planning. We couldn’t be more satisfied With our experience.”
“We have recently used Bates, Wallace & Heath twice this year. The care and professionalism that they exhibit is unmatched. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services for anyone in need. We really appreciated the peace of mind we felt leaving the funeral arrangements and details in their hands. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.”
“We had a wonderful experience at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home! It was a difficult time to go through, but they made each step extremely easy. Josh was helpful by providing us with many options for each part of the service so we were able to plan it exactly the way our Mom had envisioned it!! I would highly recommend this funeral home because they will treat you like family!!”
“For many, many years, my family has called upon Bates, Wallace & Health to help guide us through the saddest part of life; with kindness, comfort, and sincerity. And even though the funeral home has 'changed hands' in the past few recent years, nothing has changed. These wonderful people are there for the family in any capacity needed. My recent call to them regarding the passing of my mother was no different. Paula and Jeff... I thank you from the bottom of my heart...for not only coming out in the middle of the night, during one heck of a snowstorm, but also...making us feel like we were your family at that moment too. I thank you for the helping me smile a bit at that moment too. As for Mike (Scott) Schmidt, who also happens to be my friend from school, it goes without saying, that this kind human being cares very much about people, and will do anything in his power to help families in their time of sadness. When it comes to choosing a funeral home, whenever that need arises, this one is the best. I am so grateful for Bates, Wallace & Heath and the wonderful caring people they are.”
“I can't say enough about the genuine care and concern that comes from these amazing people! We dealt directly with Josh who gave us every bit of his time that we needed. He came directly to my home on a couple of occasions to drop off or pick up things of necessity because it made things easier for me. He called to check on me throughout this sad journey and he or his assistant still continue to check in now and then just to see how I am doing or if there's anything they can help with. This was only a small part of all the things he did for us. If Josh couldn't be with us during a part of the process he was very informative of when he would be there and who would be in his place until he arrived. I am so grateful to Josh and his staff in all they did for me and my family. I would've been completely lost without him.”
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.