Veteran services at Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home
Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home in Staten Island, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. They are committed to providing respectful care and guiding families in creating meaningful memorial services that honor the life and service of their loved one. The funeral home also hosts annual community events in honor of veterans and works closely with local veterans organizations." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, in-ground burials, and veterans planning. 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 gardens and chapel. 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 Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,055. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 22 miles from Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home. Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore 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 Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,055. 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 Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home is located at 30 Nelson Ave. in Staten Island, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 317-7600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, in-ground burials, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. They are committed to providing respectful care and guiding families in creating meaningful memorial services that honor the life and service of their loved one. The funeral home also hosts annual community events in honor of veterans and works closely with local veterans organizations.
Which faith traditions does Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Casey Mccallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- Available 24/7 with a real person on the phone.
- Detailed, thoughtful process for every loved one.
- Uncompromised quality and highest level of care.
- 100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
- Specialization in personalized celebration of life events.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · In-Ground Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Veterans Planning
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.