Veteran services at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Elmira, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,525 for basic burial and $3,790 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,790. That places direct cremation roughly 65% 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 4 miles from Olthof 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 Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,790. 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 Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. in Elmira, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 733-7566. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Nearly eight decades of service to the Elmira community.
- Business office remains open for administrative support despite cessation of funeral services.
- Historically offered cremation and burial services, including military honors.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal.
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.