Boulevard-Riverside Chapels

Veteran services at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels

Boulevard-Riverside Chapels serves veteran families in Hewlett, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Boulevard-Riverside Chapels provides comprehensive services for veterans, including arranging military honors with all branches of the U.S. armed services. They also participate in the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, offering funeral services to homeless and indigent veterans at no cost." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and veterans memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel and flexible chapel space. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels: direct cremation from $4,050. That places direct cremation roughly 76% above the New York median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 4 miles from Boulevard-Riverside Chapels. Boulevard-Riverside Chapels can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Boulevard-Riverside Chapels is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,050. 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 Boulevard-Riverside Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Boulevard-Riverside Chapels is located at 1450 Broadway in Hewlett, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 295-3100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Boulevard-Riverside Chapels offer veteran families?

Boulevard-Riverside Chapels provides jewish funeral services, traditional funeral, cremation, celebration of life, veterans memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Boulevard-Riverside Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Boulevard-Riverside Chapels provides comprehensive services for veterans, including arranging military honors with all branches of the U.S. armed services. They also participate in the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, offering funeral services to homeless and indigent veterans at no cost.

Which faith traditions does Boulevard-Riverside Chapels accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, Secular Judaism families, among others.

What sets Boulevard-Riverside Chapels apart

Specialization in Jewish funeral traditions across Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and secular practices.
On-site mikvah and tahara room for ritual washing.
Participation in the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, providing services at no cost to eligible veterans.
Large chapel capacity (600-700 guests) with overflow areas.
Ability to personalize services, blending tradition with individual passions and interests.
Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering associated benefits and amenities.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation
· Ritual Washing

On-site facilities

· Large-Capacity Chapel

· Modern Funeral Home

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration Of Life Center

· Flexible Chapel Space

· Coffee Lounge

· Large Reception Area

· Family Rooms

· Hospitality Room

· On-Site Mikvah

· Outdoor Sink

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Jewish Community
· Orthodox Judaism
· Conservative Judaism
· Reform Judaism
· Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, Secular Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.