Veteran services at Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc.
For veterans in Averill Park, NY, Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel offers dedicated Veterans Services, including assistance with arranging a Military Honor Guard." On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,800 for basic burial and $2,670 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, cemetery burial, memorial service, veterans services, and nurse honor guard. 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 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 Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,670. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 28 miles from Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc.. Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, 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. Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,670. 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-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. is located at 2691 NY 43 in Averill Park, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 674-3100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, cemetery burial, memorial service, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel offers dedicated Veterans Services, including assistance with arranging a Military Honor Guard.
Which faith traditions does Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc. apart
- Operates from a landmark chapel that was a former Methodist church, retaining original tin ceilings, plaster walls, stained glass windows, and pews.
- Features modern amenities including central air and a state-of-the-art audio-video system capable of facilitating remote funeral services via platforms like Skype.
- Family-owned business with two generations of licensed funeral directors, Timothy and Kathryn Komdat.
- Explicitly states that their charges are less than other area funeral homes, offering tailored options to fit various budgets.
- Recognized as one of the "Top Five Times Union’s Best of 2019 Funeral Homes" in the Capital Region.
- Provides comprehensive guidance for local cemeteries, florists, and food venues.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · New York State Funeral Director's Association
- · Capital District Funeral Director's Association
- · Brookside Cemetery Association
- · Community Mutual Insurance Company
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
- · Children & Grief
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.