Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Veteran services at Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services, located in Staten Island, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Matthew Funeral Home provides dedicated 'Veterans Information' resources and offers personalized caskets that can feature emblems of military service to honor veterans." On-site amenities include on-site parking for 75 cars, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, and veterans information. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 21 miles from Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services 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. Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services is located at 2508 Victory Blvd. in Staten Island, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 761-5544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services offer veteran families?

Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-arrangement, bereavement services, obituaries & condolences, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Matthew Funeral Home provides dedicated 'Veterans Information' resources and offers personalized caskets that can feature emblems of military service to honor veterans.

Which faith traditions does Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Orthodox Christian (Malankara, Coptic, general Orthodox), Roman Catholic, Protestant (Missionary Church) families, among others.

What sets Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services apart

Family-owned and operated for over 50 years, with a direct continuation of the founding family's involvement.
Awarded by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for exceptional interior and exterior facility design.
Features renovated facilities with a covered porte-cochere, elevator, and on-site parking for 75 cars with attendant service.
Specializes as 'Video Life Tribute Experts,' being the first in the area to offer personalized pictorial slideshows with music.
Offers comprehensive pre-arrangement services with funds protected by FDIC-insured or US government-backed trusts, compliant with New York State law, and designed to protect against inflation.
Provides extensive resources for legal advice, including guidance on wills, probate, and executors, and offers various informational brochures for families.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Information

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Renovated Facilities

· Covered Porte-Cochere

· Elevator

· On-site Parking for 75 Cars

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Video Life Tribute Experts

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Orthodox Christian (Malankara, Coptic, general Orthodox), Roman Catholic, Protestant (Missionary Church). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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How 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.