Veteran services at Casimir Funeral Home
Casimir Funeral Home serves veteran families in Port Jefferson Station, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veteran services, and green burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Casimir Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,425. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 8 miles from Casimir Funeral Home. 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 Casimir Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,425. 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 Casimir Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Casimir Funeral Home is located at 4839 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 473-5555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Casimir Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Casimir Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, body donation, veteran services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Casimir Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Casimir Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Casimir Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Casimir Funeral Home apart
- "Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED."
- Member of Dignity Memorial network, offering benefits of North America’s largest network.
- Offers arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature, without requiring a funeral home visit.
- Mail delivery of ashes option.
- 24-hour Compassion Helpline®.
- Specialization in Veterans Planning and Religious and Cultural Traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Aquamation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Children & Grief Support
- · Grief Resources
- · Advance Planning
- · Transferring Prearrangements
- · Eco-conscious Options
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.