Veteran services at Krauss Funeral Home
Veteran families in Franklin Square, NY can turn to Krauss Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Krauss Funeral Home offers arrangements with Military Honors, provided proper military documentation is confirmed. They also list 'Local Veterans Services' as a community resource." On-site amenities include spacious parking lot and chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,818 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 44 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include graveside service, cremation, direct cremation, catholic cremation, burial of ashes, and memorial 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 chapels. 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.
Published pricing at Krauss Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,818. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 5 miles from Krauss Funeral Home. Krauss Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Krauss Funeral Home holds a 4.5-star rating from 44 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Krauss Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Krauss Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,818. 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 Krauss Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Krauss Funeral Home is located at 1097 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 352-2080. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Krauss Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Krauss Funeral Home provides preneed arrangements, unfunded preneed arrangements, funded revocable preneed arrangements, funded medicaid irrevocable preneed arrangements, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Krauss Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Krauss Funeral Home offers arrangements with Military Honors, provided proper military documentation is confirmed. They also list 'Local Veterans Services' as a community resource.
Which faith traditions does Krauss Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (general), Jewish (non-Orthodox) families, among others.
How do families rate Krauss Funeral Home?
Krauss Funeral Home holds a 4.5-star rating across 44 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Krauss Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1910.
- Currently owned and managed by Stephen and Rose-Marie Graziano, representing a continuation of family ownership.
- Customizable arrangements that do not bundle services, allowing families to select specific goods and services.
- Modern facilities including online funeral services (Zoom), USB charging receptacles in chapels and lounge, 40-inch color televisions with Netflix capabilities for video tributes, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Rose-Marie Graziano, co-owner, is a native Italian language speaker.
- Active support and involvement with local churches and community organizations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Catholic Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Burial Of Ashes
- · Inurnment Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · American Lodge – Sons of Italy (Stephen P. Graziano)
Specializations
- · Preneed arrangements (unfunded, revocable, Medicaid irrevocable)
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Cremation services (direct, Catholic, ash scattering, burial/entombment/inurnment)
- · Memorial services
- · Shipping services (domestic and international)
- · Military honors
- · Medicaid funerals
- · Multicultural funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (general), Jewish (non-Orthodox). Languages spoken at the home: Italian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Krauss Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The Krauss Funeral Home Team provided us with exceptional care, professionalism, and compassion during our beloved mother’s funeral arrangements. The attention to detail, thoughtful planning, and seamless coordination throughout the process helped ease an incredibly difficult time for our family. A great shout out to Camille and Rose-Marie for being so accommodating and supportive; actually the entire Krauss family for being there for us. Our limo driver was extremely patient, welcoming and was very sensitive to our family’s needs. We were especially grateful for the beautiful job done with mom’s makeup and overall appearance. She looked peaceful, dignified, and like herself. They did an outstanding overall job and treated our family with such warmth and dignity. Thank you for handling us wit great care and providing exceptional service. Thank you Krauss Funeral Home!”
“Krauss Funeral Home went above and beyond for our family during one of the hardest times of our lives. From the very beginning, Steve was incredibly helpful and compassionate through every step of the preparation. When the church actually forgot that it was my grandmother’s funeral, Steve immediately stepped in and made sure everything was handled, including ensuring that my cousin was still able to sing Ave Maria during the service. That moment meant so much to our family, and we will never forget how calmly and professionally he took care of it. Rose-Marie, was just as wonderful—so kind, organized, and supportive. She was able to secure a burial plot for us at a very strict Catholic cemetery that would not sell directly to our family, and she also helped us get the epitaph approved there, which was no small task. Her dedication truly made the impossible possible for us. Their son, Vincent, was incredibly thoughtful and helpful throughout the process. He helped us select the room for the wake and played a part in choosing the design and décor. We received so many comments from guests about how warm, beautiful, and comforting the space was. On the way to the cemetery, Vincent also placed a rose on the step of our house as the procession passed—a simple, deeply touching gesture that meant more to our family than words can express. Camille, another funeral director, was incredibly attentive as well. She made sure our photo slideshow was displayed properly and checked in constantly to ensure everything was just right. Every member of the family and staff treated us with dignity, kindness, and genuine care. We are forever grateful for everything they did to honor my grandmother so beautifully. I cannot recommend Krauss Funeral Home highly enough.”
“Everyone at Krauss funeral home was amazing. They handle my brother funeral with class. From the initial phone call I made to them, to sitting down in person to make his arrangements and also and handling all questions I had. They took pride and helping me. I was extremely pleased. Thank you to all the staff at Krauss Funeral home.”
“There are simply no words that can fully capture the heartbreak our family has endured — losing our three precious infant boys, Dominic Michael, Luca Martin, and Anthony Joseph, has been the most tragic and painful experience of our lives. But even in our darkest hour, Krauss Funeral Home stood by us with unwavering compassion, grace, and dignity. We have trusted Krauss in the past, but nothing could have prepared us for this. Dominic and Luca were laid to rest together on March 24, 2025, and our sweet Anthony followed on April 16, 2025. Through it all, the staff at Krauss treated our family not just as clients, but as if we were their own. They handled every detail with care, allowing us the space to grieve while making sure everything was done with the utmost respect. They were patient, kind, and answered every phone call with genuine warmth — never rushing us, always listening. In a time where everything felt shattered, their support helped hold us together. We are forever grateful for their compassion and the love they showed to our boys and our entire family. Thank you, Krauss Funeral Home, from the bottom of our hearts.”
“I highly recommend Krauss Funeral Home. They were very thorough in explaining the process and next steps. We worked with Stephen and he showed such compassion and empathy towards my family. We received many compliments from family members on how well everything was handled.”
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.