Veteran services at Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home
Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home in Glen Cove, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home offers Military Services." Published pricing lists $4,750 for basic burial and $2,258 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,006. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, approximately 14 miles from Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel 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. Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,006. 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 Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home is located at 220 Glen St. in Glen Cove, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 676-8600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers Military Services.
Which faith traditions does Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Christian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous operation in Glen Cove, New York, demonstrating deep community roots and long-term experience.
- Extensive online Grief Library, powered by the Center for Loss and Life Transition, offering detailed articles and resources for various grief scenarios.
- Explicit offering of preplanning services with options for in-person consultation and an online planner, emphasizing peace of mind, personal choice, and cost protection.
- Handicapped accessible facility, ensuring inclusivity for all visitors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Pet services
- · Green cremation
- · Alkaline hydrolysis
- · Certified celebrant services
- · Green burial
- · Webcasting (Video Streaming)
- · Tribute videos
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Christian, Baptist, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Jewish (Reform).
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.