Veteran services at Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Geneseo, NY, Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include primary chapel, secondary chapel, and parking areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,545 for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include primary chapel and secondary chapel.
Published pricing at Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,045. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 33 miles from Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc. 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 Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,045. 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 Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc is located at 111 Main Street in Geneseo, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 243-0995. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc provides public visitations, funeral services, memorial services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc 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 Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational Hicks family ownership and operation since 1968, with roots in the community dating back to 1886.
- Originating from a furniture store, demonstrating a long history of adapting to community needs at its 111 Main Street location.
- Extensive professional and local community affiliations, including leadership roles within funeral director associations and local historical and business groups.
- Provision of on-site facilities including a primary chapel, secondary chapel for private services or additional seating, a lounge, and a children's area.
- Directly provides information and access to local bereavement support groups through Livingston County Hospice, with meetings held at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Geneseo.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Rochester/Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association
- · Livingston County Funeral Directors Association
- · Livingston County Chamber of Commerce
- · SUNY Geneseo Corporate and Business Partners
- · Association for the Preservation of Geneseo
- · Livingston County Historical Society
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Monuments
- · Bereavement support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.