Veteran services at Hardison Funeral Homes Inc
Veteran families in Lewiston, NY can turn to Hardison Funeral Homes Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,520 for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, online memorials, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Hardison Funeral Homes Inc: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 34 miles from Hardison Funeral Homes 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 Hardison Funeral Homes Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Hardison Funeral Homes Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hardison Funeral Homes Inc is located at North 4Th & Ridge Sts in Lewiston, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 754-7963. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hardison Funeral Homes Inc offer veteran families?
Hardison Funeral Homes Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hardison Funeral Homes Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hardison Funeral Homes Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hardison Funeral Homes Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Free Methodist families, among others.
What sets Hardison Funeral Homes Inc apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1921, demonstrating a deep-rooted commitment to the community.
- On-site crematory, ensuring that loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
- Specialized grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages and specific guidance for children and teens experiencing loss.
- Comprehensive assistance for families dealing with a death away from home, both domestically and internationally.
- Active community involvement and support for local organizations and churches, reflecting a commitment beyond funeral services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association
- · Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Hospital Board
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
- · Death Away From Home
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Free Methodist. 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.