Veteran services at Falconer Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Falconer, NY can turn to Falconer Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,795 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,835. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Falconer Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 45 miles from Falconer Funeral Home 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 Falconer Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,990. 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 Falconer Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Falconer Funeral Home Inc is located at 44 West Falconer Street in Falconer, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 665-3401. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Falconer Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Falconer Funeral Home Inc provides cremation services, funeral services, memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Falconer Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Falconer Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Falconer Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Other Christian Denominations families, among others.
What sets Falconer Funeral Home Inc apart
- Human Composting (Natural Organic Reduction/Terramation)
- Memorial Diamonds (Lab-created from cremated remains)
- Parting Stone (Smooth, polished stones from cremated remains)
- Incense Burning (Cultural/Religious Option)
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · NYS Funeral Directors Association
- · Chautauqua County Funeral Directors Association
- · USGA
- · Falconer Rod and Gun Club
Specialties
- · Human Composting
- · Memorial Diamonds
- · Parting Stone
- · Incense Burning
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Ritual Washing
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Other Christian Denominations. 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.