Veteran services at Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc
Veteran families in West Seneca, NY can turn to Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,545 for basic burial and $2,754 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, burial services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc: direct cremation from $2,754. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 29 miles from Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 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
What does a funeral at Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,754. 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 Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc is located at 1340 Union Road in West Seneca, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 674-5776. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc offer veteran families?
Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc provides veterans services, celebrant service, natural organic reduction, natural and green services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (Wesleyan, United Church of Christ, Methodist), Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc apart
- Silver Linings Program, including a Compassionate Care Coordinator, Celebration Café coffee hours, annual Butterfly Release, and holiday events.
- Natural Organic Reduction (human composting) services, with guidance for utilizing out-of-state facilities.
- Natural and Green Services, offering eco-friendly burial options and information on green cemeteries.
- Certified Celebrants available to lead personalized memorial services.
- The Last Harley Ride Hearse, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders, for veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts.
- Comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with VA benefits, a 'Wall of Honor,' 'Operation Toy Soldier,' and cremation with retired flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · The Last Harley Ride Hearse
- · Silver Linings Program
- · Wall Of Honor
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant (Wesleyan, United Church of Christ, Methodist), Jewish, Islamic.
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.