Veteran services at Beney Funeral Home
Beney Funeral Home serves veteran families in Syosset, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans memorial services, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Beney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 8 miles from Beney 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.
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 Beney Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 Beney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beney Funeral Home is located at 79 Berry Hill Road in Syosset, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 921-2888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beney Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beney Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, celebration of life, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beney Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beney Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Beney Funeral Home apart
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee.
- Specialization in veterans' memorial services, including hosting community events and working with local veterans organizations.
- Expertise in multicultural funerals and accommodating a wide range of religious and cultural traditions.
- Provision of unique memorialization options such as cremation remembrance jewelry, fingerprint jewelry, memory portraits, and remembrance blankets.
- Flexible arrangement options, including in-home visitations and planning via phone or email.
- Newly renovated facilities, including event spaces and rooms.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Delivery (Home or Mail)
- · Ash Scattering Assistance
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions (Protestant), Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.