Riverdale Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Riverdale Funeral Home Inc

Riverdale Funeral Home Inc in New York, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include 4 chapels and small handicap accessible parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,695. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 134 reviews.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include 4 chapels.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 15 miles from Riverdale 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.

Riverdale Funeral Home Inc has a 4.9-star rating from 134 Google reviews.

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 sets Riverdale Funeral Home Inc apart

• Over 100 years of continuous operation since 1921.
• Specialization in international funeral shipping, with detailed, tiered packages specifically for the Dominican Republic, including consulate liaison.
• Four chapels and handicap-accessible facilities.
• Staff includes funeral directors licensed in both New York and New Jersey, with extensive experience.
• Offers prayer cards with Catholic and Greek Orthodox iconography, and provides funeral mass arrangements.

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Greek Orthodox. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

What families have said

Riverdale has guided families through multiple losses over 13 years; staff like Jimmy, Bob, Kayla, and Lanette provide steady presence throughout viewing and funeral mass, making a grief process more bearable.

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.