Veteran services at Beecher Funeral Home
Beecher Funeral Home, located in Brewster, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,832 for basic burial and $3,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.6 stars from 10 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, memorial service, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Beecher Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,725. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 46 miles from Beecher 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.
Beecher Funeral Home has a 4.6-star rating from 10 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Beecher Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,725. 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 Beecher Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beecher Funeral Home is located at 1 Putnam Avenue in Brewster, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 279-3615. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beecher Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beecher Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beecher Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beecher Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beecher Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Beecher Funeral Home?
Beecher Funeral Home holds a 4.6-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Beecher Funeral Home apart
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" daily email program for ongoing grief support.
- Provides a "Remote Attendance Option" for services, allowing distant guests to participate.
- Features a specific "St. Lawrence O'Toole Mass Preparation form & Booklet" to assist families with Catholic funeral arrangements.
- Assists with veteran's benefits and Social Security claims.
- Available 24 hours a day for immediate needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA)
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Ash-scattering services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Beecher Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“My beloved grandma Edith had her funeral service here. She was the most happening great grandma in Brewster. “The flower Lady”. She lived just up the hill from the funeral home. She was gone too soon. I never got to say good bye. As far as Beecher’s funeral home goes, it’s a decent place to do funeral things. Jeff the guys name who seemed to run the place was alright. The place was clean. Water and mints are on the house. But what makes this place most special is that my incredible, beautiful Grandmother, Edith Hyatt had her final gathering here. Thanks for the space Beecher. Keep dignifying our final moments.”
“The kindness, patience and humor was greatly appreciated. Chris made everything easy for me and my family. Definitely in the right profession. Thanks for taking care of my dad.”
“My brother and husband died a few days apart. Beecher Funeral Home handled both funerals. I am so grateful to have had them by my side throughout this difficult time. A truly professional and compassionate staff guided us through the many decisions that had to be made.”
“We brought mom up to Putnam from the Bronx 13 years ago; unbeknownst to us the last few years of her 97 here on earth would be traumatic for all of us. After a long battle with dementia and stroke, mom passed on March 21,2022 1 week after her 97th. If it weren’t for the love, support, gentleness and overwhelming kindness of each and every person at Beecher Funeral Home I don’t really know how we could have gotten thru it. Our sincere gratitude to all at Beecher Funeral Home for helping us send mom home in style and grace.”
“If I could give this business 0 I would! If you want your loved one not to "fall through the cracks" I would highly recommend NOT using this funeral home. I called to ask a question after paying them in full and never received a call back. It doesn't end there unfortunately, I had to call them to ask for the death certificates and they were ready, but no one bothered to call and let me know. When my husband and I went to make the arrangements it was a typical sales spiel and we were told that in the cost of cremation they charged us a fee of $45 to tip the crematory. I would have thought they would have taken it out of the $3500 they just made on transporting my loved one to and from the crematory. The cherry on top was when my husband called today to ask if my mom's ashes were back and the woman said " oh yes they are here", we didn't even receive a phone call and they have had my mom well over a week. It is hard enough to lose your loved one and to tell us she had fallen through the cracks is just disgusting as far as I am concerned. It has nothing to do with the cost it is the unprofessionalism that this funeral home has displayed is just unbelievable.”
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.