Veteran services at Behe Funeral Home Inc
Behe Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Oxford, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Behe Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,445. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 67 miles from Behe Funeral Home Inc. 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 Behe Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,445. 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 Behe Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Behe Funeral Home Inc is located at 21 Main Street in Oxford, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 843-6888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Behe Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Behe Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Behe Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Behe Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Behe Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Behe Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operating from a historic building constructed in 1846, offering a unique setting.
- Features a dedicated children's playroom with games and TV, providing a supportive environment for families.
- Offers extensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages and free e-booklets on various loss types and children's grief.
- Provides comprehensive guidance on eulogy writing and funeral etiquette as part of their resources.
- Detailed assistance with veteran benefits, including military funeral honors, headstones, burial flags, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Personalization (tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian. 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.