Dorsey Funeral Home

Veteran services at Dorsey Funeral Home

Dorsey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Ossining, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Dorsey Funeral Home, Inc. provides military funeral honors, assists with veteran death benefits including Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones/markers, memorial plots, and burial in VA national cemeteries. They also help families access VA burial allowances and military service records." On-site amenities include reception space and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,800 for basic burial and $3,079 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Dorsey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,079. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 33 miles from Dorsey Funeral Home. Dorsey 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. Dorsey Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Dorsey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,079. 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 Dorsey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Dorsey Funeral Home is located at 14 Emwilton Place in Ossining, NY. You can reach the home at (914) 941-0167. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Dorsey Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Dorsey Funeral Home starts at $3,079. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Dorsey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Dorsey Funeral Home, Inc. provides military funeral honors, assists with veteran death benefits including Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones/markers, memorial plots, and burial in VA national cemeteries. They also help families access VA burial allowances and military service records.

Which faith traditions does Dorsey Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (Baptist, Episcopal, Non-Denominational), Jewish families, among others.

What sets Dorsey Funeral Home apart

Established in 1884, making it the oldest funeral establishment in Ossining, NY.
Offers personalized ceremonies and a small-town, family-oriented service.
Provides comprehensive veteran services, including military honors and assistance with VA benefits.
Offers a wide range of disposition options, including traditional burial, various cremation services (direct, with memorial, with viewing), and green burial options.
Assists families with pre-planning, at-need financing, and navigating necessary paperwork and benefits.

On-site facilities

· Reception space

· ADA accessible

· Viewing rooms

· Chapel

· Caskets

· Urns

· Burial vaults

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Traditional funeral service
· Celebration of life ceremony
· Graveside funeral service
· Direct burial or cremation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant (Baptist, Episcopal, Non-Denominational), Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.