N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home

Veteran services at N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home

Veteran families in Merrick, NY can turn to N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers assistance with planning military services as part of their funeral service options." On-site amenities include sizable parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,295 for basic burial and $3,328 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,328. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, approximately 10 miles from N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home. N.F. Walker, Inc. 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. N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,328. 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 N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home is located at 2039 Merrick Ave. in Merrick, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 378-0303. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home offer veteran families?

N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, funeral planning, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home offers assistance with planning military services as part of their funeral service options.

Which faith traditions does N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Non-Sectarian, Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed Baptist, Methodist families, among others.

What sets N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home apart

Long-standing family ownership, with the Baxter Family operating the funeral home since 1987, building on a legacy dating back to 1900 in Queens.
Non-sectarian services, accommodating a wide array of religious and cultural traditions.
ADA-compliant facilities, including ramp access and a main floor restroom, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
Utilization of the New York State Funeral Directors Association’s Pre Plan Trust for pre-funded arrangements, offering FDIC protection and favorable interest growth.
Experienced staff with over 20-35 years in funeral service, knowledgeable in diverse community needs.
Spacious and elegant facilities with ample visitation rooms, gathering areas, and a sizable parking lot.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Visitation Room

· Sizable Parking Lot

· ADA Restroom Facility

· Ramp Access

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· New York State Funeral Directors Association’s Pre Plan Trust
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Non-Sectarian
· Pre-Planning
· Pre-Payment Options

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Non-Sectarian, Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed Baptist, Methodist, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism.

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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.