Veteran services at Philip J Brendese Funeral Home
Philip J Brendese Funeral Home, located in Waterford, NY, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,565 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, graveside service, memorial service, and veteran memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and pond & garden.
Published pricing at Philip J Brendese Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 39% below 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 17 miles from Philip J Brendese Funeral Home. 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 Philip J Brendese Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Philip J Brendese Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Philip J Brendese Funeral Home is located at 133 Broad Street in Waterford, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 237-8296. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Philip J Brendese Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Philip J Brendese Funeral Home provides cremation, ash scattering, pre-arrangement, burial, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Philip J Brendese Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Philip J Brendese Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Philip J Brendese Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist, Baptist, Wesleyan families, among others.
What sets Philip J Brendese Funeral Home apart
- Direct interaction with the owners for personalized service
- Emphasis on affordable pricing and value for families
- Comprehensive range of services including traditional burial, cremation, and personalized celebrations of life
- Beautiful and welcoming facility with a chapel, foyer, and garden area
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs and ongoing grief support programs
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation Service Experts
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist, Baptist, Wesleyan, All faiths of the Capital District.
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.