Veteran services at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc
Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc, located in Rochester, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc. offers comprehensive veteran funeral services, including military honors and assistance with securing military burial benefits. They help families notify the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the appropriate armed forces branch, and can assist with obtaining DD Form 214 for benefit eligibility." Published pricing lists $3,675 for basic burial and $1,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc: direct cremation from $1,235. That places direct cremation roughly 46% below 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 39 miles from Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc. Metropolitan Funeral Chapels 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. Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,235. 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 Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc is located at 109 West Avenue in Rochester, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 436-7730. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc starts at $1,235. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc. offers comprehensive veteran funeral services, including military honors and assistance with securing military burial benefits. They help families notify the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the appropriate armed forces branch, and can assist with obtaining DD Form 214 for benefit eligibility.
Which faith traditions does Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and cultural traditions accommodated families, among others.
What sets Metropolitan Funeral Chapels Inc apart
- Over 30 years of service to Rochester and surrounding communities.
- Commitment to serving families of all cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds, incorporating diverse religious and cultural traditions.
- Comprehensive veteran funeral services, including military honors and assistance with securing military burial benefits.
- Affordable pricing with cremation services starting at $975 and basic funeral services from $2810 (excluding merchandise).
- Available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths and cultural traditions accommodated.
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.