Veteran services at Maurer Funeral Home Inc
Maurer Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Liverpool, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, including arranging military honors and burials. They assist families in paying tribute to service members with honor and pride, as exemplified by their handling of services for U.S. Navy Veterans with burial in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery." Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Maurer Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,320. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 44 miles from Maurer Funeral Home Inc. Maurer Funeral Home Inc 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. Maurer Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Maurer Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,320. 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 Maurer Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Maurer Funeral Home Inc is located at 300 2Nd Street in Liverpool, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 457-0770. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Maurer Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Maurer Funeral Home Inc provides pre-need arrangements, at-need arrangements, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Maurer Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, including arranging military honors and burials. They assist families in paying tribute to service members with honor and pride, as exemplified by their handling of services for U.S. Navy Veterans with burial in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
What sets Maurer Funeral Home Inc apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation since 1927.
- Two full-service locations in Liverpool and Baldwinsville, NY.
- Specialized Veteran Services, including coordination for military honors and burials.
- Extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt's materials.
- Affiliation with NYS PrePlan for pre-need arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · CNY Funeral Directors Associations
- · NYS PrePlan
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Maurer Funeral Home Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.