Veteran services at John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service
John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service serves veteran families in New York, NY with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,185 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,185. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 11 miles from John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service. 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 John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,185. 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 John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service is located at 1297 First Ave. in New York, NY. You can reach the home at (212) 744-3084. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service offer veteran families?
John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service provides traditional funerals, cremation, pre-planned funerals, livestreaming services, flower arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service apart
- One of the oldest independent funeral homes in the United States, established in 1885.
- Fourth-generation family ownership and management by the Krtil family.
- Specialization in the worldwide shipment of human remains, aided by proximity to foreign consulates.
- Deep historical roots and personal connection to the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Burials
- · Cremations
- · Pre-Planned Funerals
- · Shipment of Human Remains Worldwide
- · Serving All Faiths & Communities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.