Veteran services at Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc.
Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc., located in Batavia, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Gilmartin Funeral Home facilitates military services, as indicated by obituaries mentioning services held at Western New York National Cemetery." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, direct cremation service, and memorial service. 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 on-site 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 Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc.: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 57% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 10 miles from Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc.. Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, 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. Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $995. 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 Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. is located at 329-333 West Main St. in Batavia, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 343-8260. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. offer veteran families?
Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, direct cremation service, pre-planning, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gilmartin Funeral Home facilitates military services, as indicated by obituaries mentioning services held at Western New York National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Church of God by Faith, Catholic - based on nearby churches and explicit mention of serving 'any religion'), All religions (explicitly stated on website) families, among others.
What sets Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. apart
- Over 65 years of continuous family-operated service in the Batavia community, with multi-generational involvement from the Gilmartin and Woodward families.
- Purpose-built facility at 329 West Main Street, designed for comfort and full accessibility.
- Offers a wide range of personalized services, including traditional funerals, various cremation options, and celebrations of life, adaptable to any religion, culture, or budget.
- Provides extensive grief resources, including guidance on discussing death with children of different age groups.
- Staff includes licensed professionals and life celebrants capable of leading services when clergy may not be chosen, focusing on creating healing experiences.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation-With-Care Provider
Specializations
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization (tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming)
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (e.g., Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Church of God by Faith, Catholic - based on nearby churches and explicit mention of serving 'any religion'), All religions (explicitly stated on website). 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.