Veteran services at Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors
Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors, located in Westbury, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,825 for basic burial and $4,453 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization options, veteran funeral services, and burial 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 9 miles from Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors. 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 Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors publish funeral prices?
Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (516) 333-0615 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors is located at 290 Post Avenue in Westbury, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 333-0615. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, memorialization options, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors apart
- Nearly a century of continuous family operation since 1927, maintaining a deep-rooted presence in the Westbury community.
- Managing Partner Thomas J. Donohue is a former professional baseball player (California Angels) and remains active in the Major League Baseball Alumni Association.
- Licensed Funeral Director Iveliz 'Liz' Wallace is fluent in Spanish, providing specialized service and support to the Hispanic community.
- Offers live streaming for funeral services, enabling remote participation for family and friends and providing lasting video recordings.
- Provides comprehensive Veteran Funeral Services, including assistance with VA benefits for flags, headstones, and military honors.
- Strong local community involvement, supporting various Westbury organizations and collaborating with local caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Major League Baseball Alumni Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Hispanic Community Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic. 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.