Veteran services at Perry Funeral Home
Perry Funeral Home, located in Lynbrook, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Perry Funeral Home offers specific services dedicated to honoring veterans, acknowledging their service and providing appropriate tributes as part of their funeral and memorial offerings." Published pricing lists $4,990 for basic burial and $2,923 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Perry Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,923. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 6 miles from Perry Funeral Home. Perry 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. Perry Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Perry Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,923. 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 Perry Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Perry Funeral Home is located at 118 Union Ave. in Lynbrook, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 593-1111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Perry Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Perry Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, funeral, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Perry Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Perry Funeral Home offers specific services dedicated to honoring veterans, acknowledging their service and providing appropriate tributes as part of their funeral and memorial offerings.
Which faith traditions does Perry Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Congregational, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Perry Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1825, demonstrating nearly two centuries of continuous operation in Lynbrook, NY.
- Offers online pre-planning services and a comprehensive pre-planning checklist.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including Griefwords, FAQs, and etiquette tips.
- Facilitates crowdfunding for funeral services directly through their website with reduced fees.
- Works with multiple lenders to offer competitive financing options for funeral expenses, with no credit impact for viewing offers.
- Accepts diverse online payment methods, including eChecks and major credit cards.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Congregational, Lutheran.
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.