Veteran services at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold in Southold, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels and parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 22 miles from DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold. 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 DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold publish funeral prices?
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (631) 765-3850 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold is located at 51400 Route 25 in Southold, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 765-3850. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold offer veteran families?
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold provides traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial services, pre-need counseling, shipping services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths (general service), Christian (Presbyterian), Christian (Catholic), Christian (Greek Orthodox) families, among others.
What sets DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Homes - Southold apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1940, with current owner Joseph S. Grattan and DeFriest family members serving as directors and managers.
- Offers interpreter services for Spanish, Polish, and Sign Language.
- The Mattituck location features the largest chapel on the North Fork.
- Specialized expertise in Veteran's Services, with a Vietnam Era veteran funeral director on staff to assist with military protocols and benefits.
- Provides 24-hour service and personalized guidance from a named funeral director.
- Conveniently located near area churches and cemeteries, with handicap accessible facilities and ample off-street parking.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Loyal Order of the Moose
- · Peconic Warpipes
- · Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- · Mattituck Chamber of Commerce
- · North Fork Chamber of Commerce
- · Southold Merchants Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Families of All Faiths
- · Sign Language Interpreter Available
- · Spanish Interpreter Available
- · Polish Interpreter Available
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths (general service), Christian (Presbyterian), Christian (Catholic), Christian (Greek Orthodox). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Polish, American Sign Language.
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.