Veteran services at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc.
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. in Syracuse, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The founder, Donald W. Knight, was a proud veteran of the United States Army, indicating an understanding of and likely experience with veteran services." Published pricing lists $4,725 for basic burial and $2,670 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, graveside service, veteran services, cremation authorization, and cemetery plot arrangement. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,670. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 44 miles from Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc.. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight 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. Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,670. 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 Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 900 North Salina St. in Syracuse, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 422-2534. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. provides funerals, cremation, celebration of life, burial, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The founder, Donald W. Knight, was a proud veteran of the United States Army, indicating an understanding of and likely experience with veteran services.
Which faith traditions does Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Anglican families, among others.
What sets Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1961, with second-generation leadership.
- Emphasis on personalized services tailored to each loved one, including unique celebrations of life.
- Symbolism of the forget-me-not flower representing remembrance, faithfulness, and enduring love.
- Patricia A. Knight Scholl's extensive experience as a licensed funeral director and her leadership roles in state and local funeral directors associations.
- 24/7 availability to assist families.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation Authorization
- · Keepsake Jewelry From Ashes
- · Art From Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Junior League Of Syracuse
- · Central New York Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Hope For Bereaved
- · Assumption Church
- · Saint Marianne Cope Advisory Board
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Anglican, Quaker.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.