Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home

Veteran services at Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home

For veterans in Olean, NY, Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with military information and arrangements, as indicated by the inclusion of fields for 'Branch Service', 'Serial Number', 'Date Enlisted', 'Rank at Discharge', 'Date Discharged', and 'Discharge on File' in their pre-arrangement forms." Published pricing lists $1,895 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,145. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Bath National Cemetery in NY, approximately 60 miles from Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home. Casey, Halwig & Hartle 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. Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,145. 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 Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home is located at 3128 Nys Route 417 in Olean, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 372-0254. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, pre-arrangement services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home assists with military information and arrangements, as indicated by the inclusion of fields for 'Branch Service', 'Serial Number', 'Date Enlisted', 'Rank at Discharge', 'Date Discharged', and 'Discharge on File' in their pre-arrangement forms.

Which faith traditions does Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All religions (as stated by the funeral home), Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home apart

Olean area's newest and largest funeral and memorial facility, offering a modern, home-like atmosphere.
Specialization in accommodating all customs and traditions for all races, religions, and nationalities.
Ability to arrange out-of-town, out-of-state, and international funeral arrangements.
Emphasis on personalized services, allowing families to incorporate unique elements reflecting the deceased's life.
24/7 availability of staff to assist families.
Transparent pricing with a General Price List available for review online.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Merchandise Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Rotary Club of Olean
· Knights of Columbus
· 4th Degree Knights of Columbus

Specializations

· Out Of Town Funeral Arrangements
· Out Of State Funeral Arrangements
· International Funeral Arrangements
· Accommodating Diverse Customs And Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All religions (as stated by the funeral home), Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

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.