Veteran services at Benta's Funeral Home Inc
Benta's Funeral Home Inc in New York, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel one, chapel two, and chapel lmn, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,799 for basic burial and $1,799 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, honoring veterans, and memorial cards. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel one, chapel two, and chapel lmn.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 13 miles from Benta's 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
Does Benta's Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Benta's Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (212) 234-2153 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Benta's Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Benta's Funeral Home Inc is located at 630 Saint Nicholas Avenue in New York, NY. You can reach the home at (212) 234-2153. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Benta's Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Benta's Funeral Home Inc provides pre-planning, funeral arrangements, memorial services, personalization & products, celebration products, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Benta's Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Benta's Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Benta's Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Benta's Funeral Home Inc apart
- Digi-Tribute: A digital celebration of life service collecting video/audio messages, photos, and music to create personalized tribute videos.
- Family Portal: A proprietary, private online platform for direct communication with memorial supervisors, remote arrangements via Zoom, and a family-exclusive social feed.
- On-site florist and design studio for custom memorial stationery and celebration products.
- Provision of additional support services including transportation assistance and Meal Train coordination.
- 97 years of continuous operation, establishing a deep-rooted presence in the Harlem community.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Mighty Networks
- · Zoom Video Communications
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Digital Celebrations of Life
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
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.