Veteran services at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc.
Veteran families in Chester, NY can turn to Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,860 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial planning, burial services, direct cremation services, veterans services, and green burial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 52 miles from Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center 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
Does Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. publish funeral prices?
Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (845) 469-2525 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. is located at 3 Hudson Street in Chester, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 469-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. offer veteran families?
Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, memorial planning, burial services, direct cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated for three generations since 1924, ensuring direct family involvement in every service.
- Operates the only freestanding crematory in the area (Oxford Hills Crematory), guaranteeing loved ones remain under their direct care and offering options for families to witness the cremation.
- Explicitly committed to providing low-cost, quality funeral services without upselling or pressuring families, focusing on helping families save money.
- Specializes in green burial services, offering natural and eco-friendly options with unique ceremonial elements.
- Staff includes highly experienced and certified professionals, such as Tommy Flynn, a State Certified Crematory Operator and former instructor, who has lectured at mortuary science universities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Certified Funeral Practitioner
- · President and Trustee of Oxford Hills Crematory
- · New York State Licensed Funeral Director
- · State Certified Crematory Operator
- · Cremation Association of North American Certified Crematory Operator
- · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Crematory Operator
- · National Certified Life Celebrant
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Green Burials
- · Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
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.