Veteran services at Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home
Veteran families in Newark, NY can turn to Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Services, assisting families with arrangements that honor military service." On-site amenities include parking and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,085. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 29 miles from Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home. Paul L Murphy & Sons 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. Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,085. 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 Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home is located at 127 East Miller Street in Newark, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 331-3255. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization services, funeral service coordinator, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Services, assisting families with arrangements that honor military service.
Which faith traditions does Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Paul L Murphy & Sons Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1913, with a 'Murphy' available 24/7 to assist families.
- Offers the largest congregation areas in the Town of Arcadia for funeral services.
- Provides ample off-street parking with over 40 spaces for convenient access.
- Features excellent handicapped access directly through the main front entrance.
- Offers a dedicated Funeral Service Coordinator to assist with arrangements from flowers to catering and travel.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · NYS Funeral Directors Association
- · Rochester-Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association
- · Ontario-Wayne County Funeral Directors Association
- · Newark Lions Club
- · Newark Chamber of Commerce
- · Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross
- · Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalized services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.