Veteran services at Fergerson Funeral Home Inc
Fergerson Funeral Home Inc, located in North Syracuse, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Fergerson Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, ensuring that those who served the nation receive appropriate attention and that all entitled benefits are secured." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,840 for basic burial and $2,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burials, cremation, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Fergerson Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,340. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 48 miles from Fergerson Funeral Home Inc. Fergerson 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. Fergerson Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Fergerson Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,340. 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 Fergerson Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fergerson Funeral Home Inc is located at 215 South Main Street in North Syracuse, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 458-1970. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fergerson Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Fergerson Funeral Home Inc provides funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fergerson Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Fergerson Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, ensuring that those who served the nation receive appropriate attention and that all entitled benefits are secured.
Which faith traditions does Fergerson Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Fergerson Funeral Home Inc apart
- Operated by the Fergerson family for three generations on land continuously owned by the family for over six generations since 1826.
- Positions itself as a "gathering place for a community" and a "beautiful place to celebrate life," emphasizing reflection and celebration.
- Offers live streaming of funeral services for remote attendees.
- Provides comprehensive online grief support, including interactive videos with a counseling director and daily email affirmations.
- Deeply involved in the North Syracuse community, with family members holding prominent civic and organizational roles.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · CNY Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Bishop Curley Council 3717 K of C
- · Jeremiah McCarthy Assembly
- · Memorial Lodge No 648 F&AM
- · Central City Bodies AASR
- · Tigris Shrine
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.