Falconer Funeral Home Inc

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 their own words: "Falconer Funeral Home assists veterans with information and support regarding cremation benefits and burial preparations." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. 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 Falconer Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, approximately 45 miles from Falconer Funeral Home Inc. Falconer Funeral Home Inc 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. Falconer Funeral Home Inc is among them.

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?

Falconer Funeral Home assists veterans with information and support regarding cremation benefits and burial preparations.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Memorial Programs And Stationery

★Sympathy And Memorial Gifts

★Memorial Diamonds

Burial & 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

· Reception Room

· Chapel

· Private Gathering Spaces

· Event Center

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· NYS Funeral Directors Association
· Chautauqua County Funeral Directors Association
· USGA
· Falconer Rod and Gun Club

Specializations

· Human Composting
· Memorial Diamonds
· Parting Stone
· Incense Burning
· Multicultural Funerals
· Ritual Washing

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, Other Christian Denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How 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.