Veteran services at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A.
Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. serves veteran families in Clarksville, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 57 miles from Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A.. 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 Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. publish funeral prices?
Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (301) 854-0095 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. is located at 12540 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville, NY. You can reach the home at (301) 854-0095. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. offer veteran families?
Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh families, among others.
What sets Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A. apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1931.
- Extensive grief resources, including specific guidance for explaining death to children of different age groups.
- On-site crematory at their Odenton location, which also provides pet cremation services.
- Offers a wide array of cultural and religious services, including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, and LGBTQ+ Affirming services.
- Provides comprehensive veteran and military honors services.
- Features an online pre-planning form and a year of daily grief support emails.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, LGBTQ+ Affirming.
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.