Veteran services at Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home
Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home in Glen Cove, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 14 miles from Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,440 funeral homes in New York. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
Mclaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Pet services
- · Green cremation
- · Alkaline hydrolysis
- · Certified celebrant services
- · Green burial
- · Webcasting (Video Streaming)
- · Tribute videos
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Christian, Baptist, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Jewish (Reform).
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.