Veteran services at Conway Funeral Home
Conway Funeral Home in Woodside, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, cremation remembrance jewelry, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Conway Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 8 miles from Conway 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 Conway Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Conway Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Conway Funeral Home is located at 41-45 58Th Street in Woodside, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 639-3220. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Conway Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Conway Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremations, floral arrangements, international transport, grief counseling, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Conway Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Conway Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Conway Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Conway Funeral Home apart
- Bilingual staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Extensive specialization in a wide range of multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions.
- Offers international transport services.
- Provides a 24-hour Compassion Helpline for grief support.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, North America's largest network of funeral and cremation service providers.
- Offers unique remembrance items such as cremation remembrance jewelry, Memory Glass orbs, custom memory portraits, and remembrance blankets.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremations
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
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/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.