Veteran services at Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home
Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home in Rochester, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with securing benefits, arranging military funeral honors ceremonies, and obtaining United States burial flags for honorably discharged veterans."
Published pricing at Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,260. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 35 miles from Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home. Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home 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. Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,260. 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 Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home is located at 2771 Chili Avenue in Rochester, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 426-7830. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home provides honoring life, pre-planning, grief support, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with securing benefits, arranging military funeral honors ceremonies, and obtaining United States burial flags for honorably discharged veterans.
Which faith traditions does Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Leo M Bean and Sons Funeral Home apart
- Focus on creating unique, personalized services that celebrate the individual life story of each person.
- Facility designed to be a 'one-of-a-kind place' that aims to revolutionize the perception of funeral service.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos, online counseling, and a '365 Days of Grief Support' email affirmation program.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with securing benefits and arranging military funeral honors.
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Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic.
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.