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. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, personalized memorialization, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include four chapels.
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). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 9 miles from Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home. 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
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?
Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pet Loss
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.
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.