Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home

Veteran services at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home

Veteran families in Long Island City, NY can turn to Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers guidance and services for military funerals as part of their pre-planning options." On-site amenities include four chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

On-site facilities of note include four chapels. 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 Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,750. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 9 miles from Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home. Edward D. Lynch 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. Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,750. 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 Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home is located at 4307 Queens Blvd. in Long Island City, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 784-1525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation, personalized memorialization, pre-planning, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home offers guidance and services for military funerals as part of their pre-planning options.

Which faith traditions does Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home apart

Four generations of continuous family operation since 1931, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community.
Four chapels and a large lounge within the facility, offering flexible spaces for various service sizes and gatherings.
Extensive online grief resources covering specific types of loss (child, spouse, parent, sibling), unexpected tragedies, and guidance for supporting others.
Detailed educational content on cremation and burial services, including religious considerations and frequently asked questions, to help families make informed decisions.
Comprehensive pre-planning and pre-payment options designed to ease future burdens on families and ensure personal wishes are met.

Military & veteran services offered

★Personalized Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Four Chapels

· Large Lounge

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Grief Support
· Pet Loss

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.

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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.