Veteran services at Robert D Gray Funeral Home
Veteran families in Skaneateles, NY can turn to Robert D Gray Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,735 for basic burial and $3,225 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Robert D Gray Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,225. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, about 28 miles from Robert D Gray 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.
Robert D Gray Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Robert D Gray Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,225. 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 Robert D Gray Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Robert D Gray Funeral Home is located at 49 Jordan Street in Skaneateles, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 685-5224. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Robert D Gray Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Robert D Gray Funeral Home provides pre-arrangements, video tributes, memorial services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Robert D Gray Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Robert D Gray Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Robert D Gray Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Christian families, among others.
What sets Robert D Gray Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned business with 50 years of continuous operation in Skaneateles, NY.
- Commitment to accommodating all religions and honoring diverse traditions.
- Facility is handicap accessible and provides ample off-street parking.
- Offers 24-hour phone availability for immediate assistance.
- Provides comprehensive services including pre-arrangements, video tributes, and aftercare support.
- Assists families with veteran-specific forms such as flag and grave marker applications.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · New York State Funeral Director's Association
- · Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Cremations
- · Pre-Arrangements
- · Veteran services
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Christian.
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.