Veteran services at George H Weldon Funeral Home
George H Weldon Funeral Home serves veteran families in New York, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,750 for basic burial and $1,437 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at George H Weldon Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,437. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 12 miles from George H Weldon 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 George H Weldon Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,437. 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 George H Weldon Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
George H Weldon Funeral Home is located at 343 East 116Th Street in New York, NY. You can reach the home at (212) 427-3300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does George H Weldon Funeral Home offer veteran families?
George H Weldon Funeral Home provides immediate need, funeral pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does George H Weldon Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, George H Weldon Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets George H Weldon Funeral Home apart
- Direct partnership for ordering sympathy flowers, with delivery options to the funeral home or family's residence.
- Explicit guidance and resources for veteran burial benefits.
- Assistance and information regarding Social Security benefits.
- Dedicated resources for pre-planning funeral arrangements.
- Provides resources for grief and mourning support.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Burial Benefits Guidance
- · Social Security Information Guidance
- · Grief Support
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.