Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo Funeral Home

Veteran services at Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo Funeral Home

Veteran families in Deer Park, NY can turn to Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, reception venue, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, video memorials, and veterans memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.

Published pricing at Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,340. That places direct cremation roughly 89% 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 4 miles from Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo 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 sets Claude R. Boyd & Caratozzolo Funeral Home apart

• Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee.
• Extensive specialization in diverse cultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black customs, as well as specific observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día De Los Muertos.
• Highly personalized memorial planning, capable of incorporating unique elements such as hobby-themed displays (e.g., a putting green for a golfer) into celebration of life events.
• Comprehensive veteran services, including guidance for military memorial services, annual community events honoring veterans, and collaboration with local veteran organizations.
• Convenience services like mail delivery of ashes and complete funeral arrangements that can be finalized remotely via phone or email.
• On-site facilities that include gardens, mausoleums, and cremation property options for various memorialization choices.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.