Veteran services at Demunn Funeral Home
Demunn Funeral Home serves veteran families in Binghamton, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "DeMunn Funeral Home offers specific Veterans Services and provides resources like a Veterans' Burial Benefits eBook." Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, veterans services, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Demunn Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, approximately 47 miles from Demunn Funeral Home. Demunn 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. Demunn Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Demunn Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. 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 Demunn Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Demunn Funeral Home is located at 36 Conklin Ave. in Binghamton, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 722-8800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Demunn Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Demunn Funeral Home provides personalization, burial services, cremation services, veterans services, traditional funeral service with viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Demunn Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
DeMunn Funeral Home offers specific Veterans Services and provides resources like a Veterans' Burial Benefits eBook.
Which faith traditions does Demunn Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish families, among others.
What sets Demunn Funeral Home apart
- Offers "No Hidden Fee Guarantee" package plans for transparent pricing.
- Third-generation family-owned and operated business.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services to honor individual lives.
- Provides extensive preplanning resources, including a dedicated Preplanning Specialist and informational eBooks.
- Available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Preplanning
- · Grief Support
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
- · Hospice Resources
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.