Veteran services at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Candor, NY with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel and additional parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,465 for basic burial and $2,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 1 review on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, cremation with full funeral service, cremation with visitation & memorial service, cremation with memorial service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 17% below 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 26 miles from Estey, Munroe & Fahey 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,920. 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 Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home is located at 137 Main Street in Candor, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 659-5507. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home provides grief counselling, pre-planning, traditional funeral, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Estey, Munroe & Fahey 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 Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian & Missionary Alliance families, among others.
How do families rate Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home?
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1934, with a continuous history of service in the region.
- Operates two locations in Owego and Candor, making it one of the largest funeral homes in Tioga County.
- Affiliation with New York State PrePlan for pre-need arrangements, ensuring FDIC-insured funds.
- Offers a full line of Veterans products and services for all branches of the Armed Forces.
- Provides extensive online resources for grief support, pre-planning, and funeral etiquette.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation With Full Funeral Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State PrePlan
Specialties
- · Veterans Products
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Nazarene, Episcopal, Baptist, Orthodox Christian.
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.