Veteran services at Fox Funeral Home
Veteran families in Forest Hills, NY can turn to Fox Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,855 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Fox Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,855. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 4 miles from Fox Funeral Home. 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 Fox Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,855. 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 Fox Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fox Funeral Home is located at 9807 Ascan Ave. in Forest Hills, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 268-7711. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fox Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Fox Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, funeral service options, eulogies and obituaries, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fox Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fox Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fox Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Fox Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Baxter family since the early 1940s, with multiple generations of licensed funeral directors involved.
- Non-sectarian approach, accommodating diverse religious and cultural traditions for burial and cremation services.
- Facility features ramped access and accessible restrooms on the main floor for visitors.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including options for both unfunded and funded arrangements, with expertise in SSI/MEDICAID spend-down policies and participation in The Pre Plan trust program.
- Staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Non-Sectarian Services
- · SSI/MEDICAID Spend Down Policy Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (non-Orthodox sects), Islam (cremation forbidden, burial services offered). 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.