Veteran services at Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Highland, NY, Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,260 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 72 miles from Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 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
Does Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (845) 691-2281 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc is located at 38 Main Street in Highland, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 691-2281. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funerals, non-traditional funerals, memorial services, cremation, pre-arrangement counseling, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc 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 Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Christian denominations, Jewish, Muslim, Other religious denominations families, among others.
What sets Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation since 1928.
- Poughkeepsie location is a designated historic site, formerly home to Matthew Vassar Jr. and John Guy Vassar, nephews of the founder of Vassar College.
- Highland location is also a historic building, originally an Elting Family home.
- Poughkeepsie facility is one of the largest funeral homes in Dutchess County.
- Emphasis on individualized services reflecting the uniqueness of each person's life.
- Offers pre-arrangement counseling at the funeral home or in a family's home.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Christian denominations, Jewish, Muslim, Other religious denominations. 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.