Veteran services at Moloney Funeral Home
Veteran families in Central Islip, NY can turn to Moloney Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Moloney Family Funeral Homes provides services for veterans, including coordinating military ceremonies and burials at national cemeteries like Calverton National Cemetery. The firm's leadership includes proud Navy and Army veterans, indicating a personal understanding of military service." On-site amenities include on-site chapels and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.9-star average over 31 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, and memorial 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 on-site 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Long Island National Cemetery in NY, approximately 11 miles from Moloney Funeral Home. Moloney Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Moloney Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 31 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Moloney Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Moloney Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Moloney Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (631) 234-6000, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Moloney Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Moloney Funeral Home is located at 130 Carleton Avenue in Central Islip, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 234-6000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Moloney Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Moloney Funeral Home provides pre planning, immediate need services, funeral services, grief support, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Moloney Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Moloney Family Funeral Homes provides services for veterans, including coordinating military ceremonies and burials at national cemeteries like Calverton National Cemetery. The firm's leadership includes proud Navy and Army veterans, indicating a personal understanding of military service.
Which faith traditions does Moloney Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Hindu, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Moloney Funeral Home?
Moloney Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 31 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Moloney Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1933.
- Seven distinct locations across Long Island, New York.
- Multiple recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's Pursuit of Excellence Award.
- Specialization in extensive personalization options for tributes.
- Dedicated facilities like the Tribute Center with bistro-style sitting areas and a serenity pond.
- Availability of Spanish-speaking professionals at the Central Islip location.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Nation Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Personalization Options
- · Culturally Appropriate Services
- · Spanish-speaking Professionals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Hindu, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Moloney Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Moloney Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Words cannot express our gratitude for the exceptional care Moloney Funeral Home provided for our mother’s homegoing. From the moment we first contacted them, Cynthia, Glenda, Marlene, Elvin and the whole Moloney Team guided us with immense compassion, grace, and professionalism. They handled every detail with such dignity, making a devastating time feel manageable. My mother looked absolutely peaceful and beautiful, which brought our family great comfort. Their team went above and beyond to ensure her final journey was honorable, respectful, and perfectly orchestrated. They treated us like family, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Highly recommend."”
“We worked with Moloney Funeral Home of Central Islip for my beautiful mother’s funeral during one of the most difficult times for our family. We are so grateful for the care and professionalism we received. Joy Robinson was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, compassionate, professional, and made the entire service run smoothly from start to finish. Anything we needed, she and her team were there to help. They greeted attendees, spoke with family and guests, gave clear instructions, and guided everyone through what was coming next. In the middle of deep grief and heartbreak, Joy treated our family with such gentleness, patience, and humanity. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Joy stayed in contact with me, answered questions, and made sure nothing was overlooked. She truly went above and beyond, even driving the hearse herself. Our family was very happy with her services and deeply appreciative of the respect and care shown to our loved one and to us. I would highly recommend Moloney Funeral Home of Central Islip, and especially Joy Robinson, to anyone in need of compassionate and professional funeral services.”
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Moloney Family Funeral for their compassion, professionalism, and heartfelt service during one of the most painful moments of my life, the loss of my beloved mother. In the midst of overwhelming grief, your team provided not only exceptional care but also the comfort and support that my family and I so desperately needed. Every detail, every gesture, was handled with such dignity and respect, honoring my mother’s memory in the most beautiful way possible. Thank you for helping us say goodbye with love, with peace, and with the grace she deserved. Your kindness will never be forgotten.”
“When my father passed, my mother insisted on using Moloney funeral homes in Islip. After experiencing the staff’s professionalism, and sympathetic demeanor, I understand why my mother insisted on using them. Amanda, Elvin and the rest of the Moloney staff extended patience and kindness while helping us through this difficult process. My family extends much gratitude.”
“I just want to say how thankful I am with everyone at Moloney’s Funeral Home!! Especially with Marlene and Glenda at the Central Islip location. They went above and beyond to help my family and I through this painful moment. They are so kind and caring!!! They answered every question with clarity and empathy. Can’t thank them enough for all their help. They definitely made this process so much easier, highly recommended them!!”
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.