Veteran services at Fagans, Inc.
For veterans in Bath, NY, Fagans, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $3,010 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, online memorials, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Fagans, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,010. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Bath National Cemetery in NY, about 2 miles from Fagans, Inc.. 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 Fagans, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,010. 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 Fagans, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fagans, Inc. is located at 31 West Morris St. in Bath, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 776-2733. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fagans, Inc. offer veteran families?
Fagans, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, online memorials, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fagans, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fagans, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fagans, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Assembly of God families, among others.
What sets Fagans, Inc. apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1924.
- Suzanne Louise Fagan, a fourth-generation family member, is the current managing licensed funeral director.
- Emphasis on creating personalized, healing experiences and memorable celebrations of life.
- Comprehensive online memorialization tools, including online memorials, tribute videos, and easy flower ordering directly from obituaries.
- Extensive pre-planning services with online forms, checklists, and flexible funding options to ease family burden.
- Provision of a year of weekly grief support messages and resources for understanding the grieving process, including guidance for children.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Assembly of God. 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.