Veteran services at Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc
Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Binghamton, NY with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veteran services, graveside services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 45 miles from Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc. 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 Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,970. 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 Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc is located at 326 Prospect Street in Binghamton, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 797-4612. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc provides burial services, cremation services, veteran services, graveside services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Lutheran, Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home Inc apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1931.
- Exclusive Triple Cities representative for the Lofty Oaks Program, which plants a memorial tree in New York State.
- Installation of ionizers in ventilation systems for enhanced air quality and safety.
- Features the area's only modular casket, urn, and outer interment receptacle selection room.
- Equipped with a state-of-the-art preparation room.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Broome County Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Lofty Oaks Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Lutheran, Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.