Veteran services at H.P. Smith & Son, Inc.
H.P. Smith & Son, Inc., located in Canisteo, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel/viewing rooms and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,950 for basic burial and $2,720 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial selections, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel/viewing rooms.
Published pricing at H.P. Smith & Son, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,720. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Bath National Cemetery in NY, about 19 miles from H.P. Smith & Son, 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 H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,720. 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 H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. is located at 29 East Main St. in Canisteo, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 698-4552. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. offer veteran families?
H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. provides immediate services, cremation, memorial selections, advanced funeral planning, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Wesleyan, Assembly of God, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. apart
- Over 130 years of continuous operation in Steuben County, established in 1890.
- Operates two distinct funeral home locations in Canisteo and Woodhull, New York.
- Provides extensive online resources including grief counseling articles, legal advice, and veterans' information.
- Offers both traditional religious/military services and personalized 'life celebration' options.
- Staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate assistance and guidance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA)
Specialties
- · Grief Resources
- · Veterans Information
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Wesleyan, Assembly of God, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian.
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.