McManus-Lorey Funeral Home

Veteran services at McManus-Lorey Funeral Home

McManus-Lorey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Medford, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home provides resources and assistance with arrangements for veterans, including information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs." 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.

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

On-site facilities of note include viewing chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

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). 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 Calverton National Cemetery in NY, approximately 12 miles from McManus-Lorey Funeral Home. McManus-Lorey 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. McManus-Lorey Funeral Home is among them.

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?

The funeral home provides resources and assistance with arrangements for veterans, including information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Direct Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Viewing Chapels

· Arrangement Office

· Victorian Decorated Receiving Area

· Lobby

· Children's Lounge

· Parking Area

· Refreshment Center

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· New York State Funeral Directors Association
· Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· At-Home Arrangements

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.