Veteran services at Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels
For veterans in Ridgewood, NY, Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels 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 ample parking, on-site chapel, and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,725 for basic burial and $1,633 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels: direct cremation from $1,633. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 7 miles from Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels. 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 Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,633. 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 Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels is located at 663 Grandview Ave. in Ridgewood, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 366-3200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels offer veteran families?
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels provides traditional funeral, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, direct disposition, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels 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 Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Jewish families, among others.
What sets Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels apart
- Over a century of continuous operation in Ridgewood, New York, since 1907.
- Extensive, detailed grief support articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a recognized expert in thanatology, covering various aspects of grief, including specific losses (spouse, child), suicide, and coping strategies.
- Offers pre-planning and pre-payment options to alleviate family burden and protect against inflation.
- Provides guidance on legal aspects post-death, including wills, probate, and death certificates.
- Affiliation with multiple professional funeral director associations at national, state, and metropolitan levels.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association
- · Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Education
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Jewish.
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.