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 its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, direct cremation service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 10 miles from Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, 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
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gilmartin Funeral Home and Cremation Company, Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation-With-Care Provider
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization (tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming)
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.