Veteran services at Cecere Family Funeral Home
Veteran families in East Rockaway, NY can turn to Cecere Family Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,556 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Cecere Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,556. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 9 miles from Cecere Family 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 Cecere Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,556. 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 Cecere Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cecere Family Funeral Home is located at 333 Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 223-4200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cecere Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cecere Family Funeral Home provides funeral pre-planning, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cecere Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cecere Family Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Cecere Family Funeral Home apart
- Strong advocacy for funeral pre-planning, emphasizing its benefits for peace of mind and reducing family burden.
- Provision of diverse pre-payment options, including single payments and automatic monthly withdrawals, designed to protect against inflation.
- Availability of certified pre-planning advisors and a secure online pre-arrangement tool.
- Focus on guiding families through funeral planning to select personalized service options.
Affiliations and specialties
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- · Funeral Pre-Planning
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.