Veteran services at Hartnett Funeral Home
For veterans in Uniondale, NY, Hartnett Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include parking and chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $1,933 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorial service, graveside service, earth burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Hartnett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,933. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 9 miles from Hartnett 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 Hartnett Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,933. 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 Hartnett Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hartnett Funeral Home is located at 561 Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 483-9288. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hartnett Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hartnett Funeral Home provides pre-planning, veteran services, grief support, funeral services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hartnett Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hartnett Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hartnett Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic, All Faiths (Greenfield Cemetery) families, among others.
What sets Hartnett Funeral Home apart
- Family owned and operated for over 90 years, serving multiple generations.
- Offers Medicaid-protected, interest-bearing pre-need funeral trust accounts.
- Provides convenient monthly payment plans for pre-arranged services.
- Accepts life insurance assignments for funeral expenses.
- Centrally located in Uniondale with abundant on-site parking.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic, All Faiths (Greenfield Cemetery).
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.