Veteran services at McManus-Lorey Funeral Home
McManus-Lorey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Medford, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include viewing chapels and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $4,195 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,695. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, direct burial, direct cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include viewing chapels.
Published pricing at McManus-Lorey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,035. That places direct cremation roughly 75% 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, about 12 miles from McManus-Lorey 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 McManus-Lorey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,035. 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 McManus-Lorey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McManus-Lorey Funeral Home is located at 2084 Horseblock Road in Medford, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 732-1112. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McManus-Lorey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McManus-Lorey Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief resources, traditional funeral, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McManus-Lorey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McManus-Lorey Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McManus-Lorey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets McManus-Lorey Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in At-Home Arrangements, providing convenience for families.
- Facilities include a dedicated children's lounge and a refreshment center, catering to diverse family needs.
- The funeral home is set within a park-like environment, offering a serene atmosphere.
- Extensive professional leadership and community involvement by its directors, including Michael Gorton's presidency of the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) in 2025 and Charles Lorey's role as an ordained minister and community engagement.
- Second-generation family ownership and operation, with multiple licensed funeral directors from the Lorey family.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · At-Home Arrangements
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.