Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

Veteran services at Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

For veterans in East Amherst, NY, Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include off-street parking and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,650 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, traditional burial, aboveground memorialization, and cemetery property for ashes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include gardens.

Published pricing at Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,805. That places direct cremation roughly 65% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 22 miles from Dengler, Roberts, Perna 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 sets Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home apart

• Operates 24/7 with direct access to a live person for immediate assistance.
• Emphasizes a detailed and thoughtful process, treating each deceased individual as unique and cherished.
• Claims to be chosen by hundreds of thousands of families annually, indicating a broad reach and reputation.
• Commits to uncompromised quality and the highest level of care for both the deceased and their families.
• Offers comprehensive administrative support, including interactive online obituary creation, assistance with time-sensitive travel arrangements, death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims assistance, Social Security survivors benefits information, and a 24-hour Compassion Helpline.
• Provides on-site catering services with diverse menu options for various event types.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.