John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc

Veteran services at John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc

John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc, located in Troy, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home provides resources and guidance for veteran services, including links to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for information on benefits, headstones, burial allowances, and more." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,697 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial and cremation services. 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 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 18 miles from John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc. John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, 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. John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc publish funeral prices?

John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (518) 235-0952, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc is located at 565 4Th Avenue in Troy, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 235-0952. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc offer veteran families?

John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc provides pre-planning, grief support, traditional burial, cremation services, online tributes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides resources and guidance for veteran services, including links to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for information on benefits, headstones, burial allowances, and more.

Which faith traditions does John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets John J Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc apart

Interactive online tributes allowing condolences, memory sharing, photo posting, and virtual candle lighting
Offers 3D Crystal Tributes for personalized memorials
Provides 3D Urns by Eturnal Memorials
Operates multiple locations within Rensselaer County under the Sanvidge family of funeral homes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Newly renovated facility

· Chapel

· Visitation Rooms

· Reception Area

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New York State Funeral Directors Association
· Capital District Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Troy Lodge of Elks #141
· Emerald Athletic Club
· Ancient Order of Hibernians
· North Troy Stag Rod and Gun Club
· Troy Italian Community Center

Specializations

· 3D Crystal Tributes
· 3D Urns By Eturnal Memorials

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How 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.