Dreis Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Dreis Funeral Home Inc

Dreis Funeral Home Inc, located in Albany, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "McVeigh Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized veteran services, including patriotic tributes with flag presentations, 21-rifle salutes, graveside ceremonies, and the playing of taps to honor military service members." Published pricing lists $4,390 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, burials, veteran's services, graveside service, and direct burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 26 miles from Dreis Funeral Home Inc. Dreis Funeral Home Inc 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. Dreis Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dreis Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?

Dreis Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (518) 463-5735, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Dreis Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Dreis Funeral Home Inc is located at 208 North Allen Street in Albany, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 463-5735. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Dreis Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

Dreis Funeral Home Inc provides cremation, personalized funeral services, traditional wakes, funerals, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Dreis Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

McVeigh Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized veteran services, including patriotic tributes with flag presentations, 21-rifle salutes, graveside ceremonies, and the playing of taps to honor military service members.

Which faith traditions does Dreis Funeral Home Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Reformed Church in America, Presbyterian, Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.

What sets Dreis Funeral Home Inc apart

One of the oldest family-owned funeral homes in Albany, NY, with a history dating back to 1885 and continuous McVeigh family ownership since 1938, spanning four generations.
Focus on designing personalized healing experiences rather than just handling remains, offering unique custom services like 'Last Ride,' 'Home Event,' or 'Sports Fans' themed memorials.
Extensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos with an Executive Counseling Director and daily email affirmations for ongoing encouragement.
Staff members, such as Vice President David Parente, hold numerous leadership positions in professional and community organizations, demonstrating deep local engagement.
The facility is situated on over 30 acres, providing a peaceful and intimate setting for services and remembrance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veteran's Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burials
· Graveside Service
· Direct Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Grounds

· Offices

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Albany Lions Club
· Camary Statewide Services
· Living Resources
· Capital District Funeral Directors Association
· New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA)
· Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY
· The Community Hospice Foundation
· Hudson Valley Community College Mortuary Science Program Advisory Board Member

Specializations

· Family-Owned
· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Reformed Church in America, Presbyterian, Seventh-day Adventist.

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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.