Veteran services at Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Rome, NY, Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include plentiful parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,065 for basic burial and $2,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, military service, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,645. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, about 81 miles from Nicholas J Bush 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
What does a funeral at Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,645. 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 Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc is located at 7751 Merrick Road Ste B in Rome, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 337-2950. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, pre-planning, cremation services, monument needs, traditional religious service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nicholas J Bush 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 Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Christian denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1948, spanning multiple generations.
- Modern, handicap-accessible facility with state-of-the-art sound and video systems, a fireplace lounge, and extensive parking.
- Licensed manager, Nicholas P. Bush, is a lifelong Rome resident with deep community involvement in local civic and religious organizations.
- Offers pre-payment options with revocable funeral trusts held at local banks, designed to protect against inflation.
- Provides detailed grief resources and local service recommendations, including florists, hospices, hotels, and churches.
- Offers "Life Celebration" services alongside traditional religious and military options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Tri-County Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic Church, Christian denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other sects of Judaism. 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.