Veteran services at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc.
Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. serves veteran families in Sherburne, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,185 for basic burial and $2,685 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and memorials & celebrations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc.: direct cremation from $2,685. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, about 70 miles from Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes 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 Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,685. 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 Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. is located at 10 South Main Street in Sherburne, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 674-6740. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. offer veteran families?
Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes Inc. apart
- Multi-location presence across five Central New York communities (Hamilton, Earlville, Morrisville, Sherburne, Waterville).
- Explicitly offers Celebrant Services for personalized, non-religious ceremonies.
- Comprehensive assistance with Veteran Services, including securing military and burial benefits.
- Detailed guidance and options for Ash-Scattering Services, including regulatory advice and scattering urns.
- Emphasis on highly personalized memorial and celebration of life services, encouraging families to incorporate unique aspects of their loved one's life.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Christian (General). 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.