Veteran services at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home
Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Croton-On-Hudson, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, direct cremation, burial, and simple burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,745. That places direct cremation roughly 63% 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 40 miles from Edward F. Carter 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 F. Carter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,745. 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 F. Carter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edward F. Carter Funeral Home is located at 41 Grand Street in Croton-On-Hudson, NY. You can reach the home at (914) 271-4882. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edward F. Carter Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Edward F. Carter Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, direct cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edward F. Carter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Edward F. Carter 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 F. Carter Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Edward F. Carter Funeral Home apart
- "The Life Reflection" video tribute program, combining family photos with cinema-quality scenes and music for services.
- Reported 100% satisfaction rate from families served last year, rating overall service as excellent.
- Specialized Medicaid preparation assistance, with specific knowledge of New York State laws regarding irrevocable pre-funded funerals.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including "365 Days of Healing" daily emails and "52 Weeks of Support" weekly newsletters.
- Emphasis on personal interaction and serving as a long-standing community resource since 1950, continued by Joseph "Peter" Carter.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Simple Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Medicaid Preparation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.