Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc

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. In their own words: "The funeral home offers military services, indicating specialized arrangements for veterans." 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.

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

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). 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 81 miles from Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc. Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc 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. Nicholas J Bush Funeral Home Inc is among them.

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?

The funeral home offers military services, indicating specialized arrangements for veterans.

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 & veteran services offered

★Military Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Handicap Accessible

· Spacious Viewing Rooms

· Comfortable Viewing Rooms

· State of the Art Sound System

· State of the Art Video System

· Lounge with Fireplace

· Conference Rooms

· Plentiful Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Christian denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other sects of Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.