Veteran services at Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park in Orchard Park, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Lombardo Funeral Home assists families in contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and service options, and offers military burial services." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,183 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.8-star average over 105 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation options, personalized memorialization, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and burial 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 on-site chapel. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 26 miles from Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park. Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park holds a 4.8-star rating from 105 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. Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park publish funeral prices?
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (716) 823-4812, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park is located at 3060 Abbott Road in Orchard Park, NY. You can reach the home at (716) 823-4812. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park offer veteran families?
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park provides funeral services, cremation options, personalized memorialization, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lombardo Funeral Home assists families in contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and service options, and offers military burial services.
Which faith traditions does Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park?
Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park holds a 4.8-star rating across 105 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park apart
- Third-generation family-owned business established in 1907.
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers "UrnSpiration" collections for personalized cremation urns.
- Claims to provide affordable pricing and extraordinary service.
- Assists families with accessing veteran benefits and military burial services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · UrnSpiration™
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“In the hardest moment of my life. They step in a led the way. They made my son look so peaceful, perfect and beautiful. They truly took a lot out of my plate. My life is broken, my heart is broken, I should not had to go through the passing of my 16 year old son. Having Lombordo funeral service there for me help me in ways you cant even imagine. Thank you from this broken mom.”
“Lombardo’s Funeral Home went above and beyond for my daughter’s home-going service. Their service was nothing short of extraordinary. The care, compassion, and professionalism they showed my family during the hardest moment of our lives meant more than words can express. The way they prepared and presented my daughter’s home-going was absolutely stunning—beautiful, dignified, and truly worthy of who she was. Lombardo’s made sure every detail was handled with love and excellence. It brought us comfort and peace during a time of deep sorrow. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone preparing to send a loved one home to glory. They truly treat your family as their own. Thank you, Lombardo’s, for everything.”
“All the staff at Lombardo was so helpful from the time we called to let them know mom was in hospice through all the preparations for her funeral as well as post funeral. We can’t say enough about how sensitive and compassionate they were to all our needs. Thank you.”
“During one of the most difficult times for our family, Lombardo Funeral Homes provided a level of care and professionalism that truly went above and beyond. From the very first phone call, they handled everything with grace, dignity, and attention to detail. The staff—especially Mary and Elizabeth—was incredibly patient and guided us through every step of the process without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. They listened to our wishes and ensured that every detail was exactly as we wanted. They made a very emotional time less stressful.”
“Mary,Joe and entire staff of Lombardo are without question the most kind, caring, compassionate people I have ever had any dealings with .They showed great professionalism during a very difficult time for me, when i lost my husband while i was on a very far trip ,They were very patiences with me ,They followed up and very detailed . They truly went the extra mile to lessen the burden of my loss. I am so grateful to you all for the comfort you provided during the loss of my lovely husband . You all went out of your way. Thank you for everything you all are the best in the business! Keep on impacting families at there lowest times .”
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.