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. In their own words: "While not explicitly detailed on their website, the funeral home has served veterans, as indicated by obituaries for individuals who served in the U.S. military." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 11 miles from John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service. John Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service 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 Krtil Funeral Home Yorkville Funeral Service is among them.
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?
While not explicitly detailed on their website, the funeral home has served veterans, as indicated by obituaries for individuals who served in the U.S. military.
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 & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Burials
- · Cremations
- · Pre-Planned Funerals
- · Shipment of Human Remains Worldwide
- · Serving All Faiths & Communities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.