David Funeral Home

Veteran services at David Funeral Home

For veterans in Long Island City, NY, David Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "David Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans and their families, assisting with creating meaningful memorial services that honor military service. They also organize community events for veterans and collaborate with local veteran organizations to offer support and resources." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and reception venues, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, and private viewing before cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at David Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 8 miles from David Funeral Home. David 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. David Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at David 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 David Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

David Funeral Home is located at 35-20 Broadway in Long Island City, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 729-3400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does David Funeral Home offer veteran families?

David Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, memorial services, floral arrangements, international transport, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does David Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

David Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans and their families, assisting with creating meaningful memorial services that honor military service. They also organize community events for veterans and collaborate with local veteran organizations to offer support and resources.

Which faith traditions does David Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity families, among others.

What sets David Funeral Home apart

Attention to detail is a guaranteed commitment for all services.
Bilingual staff (English and Spanish) is available 24/7 to assist families.
Specialization in veteran services, including guidance for memorial services and collaboration with local veteran organizations.
Offers international transport for deceased loved ones.
Provides comprehensive pre-planning services, allowing individuals to secure future arrangements at today's prices.
Part of the Dignity Memorial network, providing access to a wide range of resources and a 100% service guarantee.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation
· Private Viewing Before Cremation
· Ash Delivery
· Ash Scattering Assistance

On-site facilities

· Large-Capacity Chapel

· Reception Venues

· Exterior

· Interior

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Bilingual Staff
· Veteran Services
· Cultural And Religious Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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How 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.