Veteran services at Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes
Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes serves veteran families in Babylon, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, multiple chapels, and garden features.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 8 miles from Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes. 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
Does Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (631) 669-2400 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes is located at 448 West Main Street in Babylon, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 669-2400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes provides funeral services, cremation services, celebration of life, pre-planning, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Claude R. Boyd & Spencer Funeral Homes apart
- Lakeside estate location with waterside views and a lobby featuring an indoor pond.
- Ability to arrange highly personalized services, including unique requests like dove releases, motorcycle processionals, or funeral canoes.
- Offers Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for unique ash memorialization.
- Comprehensive support for diverse religious and cultural traditions, including specific observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- All crematory operators are licensed and certified by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), with a strict custody-of-care program for cremations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Personalization of Services
- · Scattering Ashes
- · Celestis Memorial Spaceflight
- · Full Military Honors
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: 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.