Veteran services at Powell Funeral Home
For veterans in Amityville, NY, Powell Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,811 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, 3d urns by eturnal memorials, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Powell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,811. That places direct cremation roughly 22% above 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, about 5 miles from Powell 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 Powell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,811. 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 Powell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Powell Funeral Home is located at 67 Broadway in Amityville, NY. You can reach the home at (631) 691-0172. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Powell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Powell Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization & products, 3d urns by eturnal memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Powell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Powell Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Powell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Powell Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership, currently managed by Wesley A. (Andy) Powell.
- Offers 3D Urns By Eturnal Memorials for personalized cremation keepsakes.
- Provides the Vital ICE App, a life-saving emergency information application.
- Offers Legacy Touch Keepsakes for personalized memorialization.
- Extensive preplanning options available online and through in-person consultations.
- Dedicated services for honoring veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Have the Talk of a Lifetime
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · 3D Urns By Eturnal Memorials
- · Legacy Touch
- · Vital ICE
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran.
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.