Cannon Funeral Home

Veteran services at Cannon Funeral Home

Cannon Funeral Home serves veteran families in Albany, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Cannon Funeral Home assists with interment with military honors at facilities such as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, a federal veterans cemetery." On-site amenities include two large chapels, reception room, and large, well-lit parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,550 for basic burial and $1,790 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include two large chapels. 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 Cannon Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,890. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 23 miles from Cannon Funeral Home. Cannon Funeral Home 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. Cannon Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Cannon Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,890. 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 Cannon Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Cannon Funeral Home is located at 2020 Central Avenue in Albany, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 869-1005. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Cannon Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Cannon Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Cannon Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Cannon Funeral Home assists with interment with military honors at facilities such as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, a federal veterans cemetery.

Which faith traditions does Cannon Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Cannon Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated, led by experienced Capital Region funeral director John H. Cannon.
Modern facilities housed in the extensively remodeled former Veeder's Restaurant, a local landmark.
Emphasis on flexibility, fair pricing, and providing value in services.
Comprehensive preplanning services, including a price guarantee program.
Partnerships with Arbor Day Foundation for a Memorial Tree Registry and GriefSteps for grief support messages.
Active promotion of the Funeral and Memorial Information Council's 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' initiative.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Two Large Chapels

· Reception Room

· Tastefully Appointed Spaces

· Large, Well-Lit Parking Area

· Hospitality Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
· Arbor Day Foundation

Specializations

· Serving Colonie & the Capital Region

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Reformed. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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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.