Veteran services at Copeland Funeral Home
Veteran families in New Paltz, NY can turn to Copeland Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Copeland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,715. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 73 miles from Copeland 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 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 Funeral Home 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
- · Knights of Columbus (Kingston Council #275)
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Reformed, Jewish.
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.