Veteran services at Plis Funeral Home Inc
Plis Funeral Home Inc, located in Marcellus, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Plis Funeral Home Inc. offers specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their service and providing appropriate arrangements." Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $2,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial service, cremation service, 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 Plis Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,105. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 23 miles from Plis Funeral Home Inc. Plis Funeral Home 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. Plis Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Plis Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,105. 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 Plis Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Plis Funeral Home Inc is located at 33 North Street in Marcellus, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 673-2017. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Plis Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Plis Funeral Home Inc provides burial service, cremation service, preplanning, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Plis Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Plis Funeral Home Inc. offers specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their service and providing appropriate arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Plis Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Plis Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-operated business with deep local roots since 1973.
- Two convenient locations in Auburn and Marcellus, New York.
- Staff known for being knowledgeable, accommodating, and providing a personal touch, as evidenced by family testimonials.
- Assistance with non-traditional service requests and comprehensive support resources, including grief support and Social Security benefits guidance.
- Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · 8th District Funeral Directors
- · Central New York Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish.
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.