Veteran services at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc
DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Schenectady, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include spacious chapels and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,175 for basic burial and $2,015 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapels.
Published pricing at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,815. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 27 miles from DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc. 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 DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,815. 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 DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc is located at 1605 Helderberg Avenue in Schenectady, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 355-5770. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic and Lutheran), Jewish families, among others.
What sets DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc apart
- Century-long history of assisting families in the Capital Region.
- Two accessible locations in Rotterdam and Guilderland, both equipped with spacious chapels, ample off-street parking, and handicap facilities.
- Extensive online resource library, "Ask The Director™", offering articles, guides, and podcasts on various funeral and grief-related topics.
- Specialization in personalized funeral and memorial services, including funeral celebrant services, tribute videos, custom keepsakes, and live streaming options.
- Dedicated assistance with veteran funeral and burial benefits, including coordinating military honors and navigating VA documentation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Associations
Specialties
- · Funeral Celebrant
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (including Catholic and Lutheran), 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.