Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc

For veterans in Geneseo, NY, Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Frank T. Hicks, former owner, served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial services and cremation. 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 primary chapel and secondary 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 Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,045. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, approximately 33 miles from Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc. Rector-Hicks 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. Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc is among them.

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?

Frank T. Hicks, former owner, served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Primary Chapel

· Secondary Chapel

· Lounge

· Children's Area

· Rear Entrance

· Parking Areas

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Cremation services
· Burial services
· Monuments
· Bereavement support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy

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How 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.