Veteran services at Copeland Funeral Home
Veteran families in New Paltz, NY can turn to Copeland Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans, providing specialized services and acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. Their pre-planning options include a section for military service information." Published pricing lists $5,815 for basic burial and $3,715 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Copeland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,715. That places direct cremation roughly 62% above the New York median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 73 miles from Copeland Funeral Home. Copeland Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Copeland Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Copeland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,715. 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 Copeland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Copeland Funeral Home is located at 162 South Putt Corners Rd. in New Paltz, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 255-1212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Copeland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Copeland Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Copeland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans, providing specialized services and acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. Their pre-planning options include a section for military service information.
Which faith traditions does Copeland Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Reformed, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Copeland Funeral Home apart
- Guidance in creating personalized ceremonies, adaptable to simple, elaborate, traditional, or unique preferences.
- Dedicated grief support resources and guidance for families.
- Specialized services for honoring veterans, including pre-planning options for military service.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services with a detailed online form.
- Active involvement of owners Paul and Jillian Hammerl in local community organizations and professional associations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
- · Knights of Columbus (Kingston Council #275)
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Reformed, Jewish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.