Veteran services at Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown serves veteran families in Smithtown, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site reception centers, chapels, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,695 for basic burial and $2,910 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, memorial service, flag retirement, veteran services, and annual bus trip to calverton national cemetery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Branch Funeral Home Smithtown: direct cremation from $2,910. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 13 miles from Branch Funeral Home Smithtown. 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 Branch Funeral Home Smithtown cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,910. 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 Branch Funeral Home Smithtown located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown is located at 190 East Main St. in Smithtown, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 724-9500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Branch Funeral Home Smithtown offer veteran families?
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown provides cremation services, burial services, memorial service, life celebration, ash scattering services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Branch Funeral Home Smithtown help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Branch Funeral Home Smithtown mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Branch Funeral Home Smithtown accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Branch Funeral Home Smithtown apart
- Certified grief therapy dog, Hudson, providing comfort during services and counseling.
- On-site reception centers for post-service gatherings with catering options.
- Unique transportation options including a Harley Hearse and Funeral Coach.
- Monthly bereavement seminars and an annual bus trip to Calverton National Cemetery.
- Specialized Jewish Funeral Services adhering to specific traditions.
- Flag retirement service where worn American flags are cremated with a veteran.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Smithtown Chamber of Commerce
- · Nesconset Chamber of Commerce
- · Smithtown Historical Society
- · Sons of Italy-Smithtown and Hauppauge
- · Smithtown Fire Department
- · Smithtown Rotary
- · Sunrise Smithtown Rotary
Specialties
- · Personalized Funerals
- · Grief Therapy Dog
- · Jewish Funeral Traditions
- · Veteran Services
- · Flag Retirement
- · Pre-need Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, 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.