Veteran services at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Candor, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home offers a full line of Veterans products to serve all branches of the Armed Forces, and can arrange military services." 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. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 1.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, cremation with full funeral service, cremation with visitation & memorial service, cremation with memorial service, and direct cremation. 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 chapel. 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 Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,920. That places direct cremation roughly 17% below 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, approximately 26 miles from Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home. Estey, Munroe & Fahey 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. Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home is among them.
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 offers a full line of Veterans products to serve all branches of the Armed Forces, and can arrange military services.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation With Full Funeral Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New York State PrePlan
Specializations
- · Veterans Products
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Nazarene, Episcopal, Baptist, Orthodox Christian.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.