Veteran services at Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc
For veterans in Astoria, NY, Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 10 miles from Joseph Farenga & Sons 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
Does Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc publish funeral prices?
Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (718) 726-6060 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc is located at 3808 Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 726-6060. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc offer veteran families?
Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, hospitality services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Greek Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Joseph Farenga & Sons Inc apart
- Operating as a family-owned business in Astoria and Greater Queens since 1876.
- Designated as the only Cremation with Confidence™ provider in their service area, adhering to a strict 10-step process for cremation.
- Explicitly committed to honoring all practices and customs, specifically mentioning Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions.
- Owner Gus Antonopoulos's personal history of growing up and working in the funeral home before acquiring it from his mentor.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation with Confidence™ Provider
Specialties
- · Cremation with Confidence™
- · Honoring All Practices & Customs
- · Veteran Benefits Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Greek Orthodox.
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.