Veteran services at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home
Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, located in Roslyn Heights, NY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Roslyn Heights Funeral Home provides specialized services to honor veterans, acknowledging their service to the nation." On-site amenities include funeral chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,876 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, personalized memorial services, and veterans services. 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 funeral chapels. 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 Roslyn Heights Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,876 and basic burial from $3,880. That places direct cremation roughly 25% above 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 9 miles from Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. Roslyn Heights Funeral Home 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. Roslyn Heights Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,876, basic burial starts at $3,880. 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 Roslyn Heights Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roslyn Heights Funeral Home is located at 75 Mineola Avenue in Roslyn Heights, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 621-4545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roslyn Heights Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Roslyn Heights Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, cremation, burial, preplanning, aftercare service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roslyn Heights Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Roslyn Heights Funeral Home provides specialized services to honor veterans, acknowledging their service to the nation.
Which faith traditions does Roslyn Heights Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Roslyn Heights Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1941, spanning over 80 years of service.
- Licensed Funeral Director Joseph M. Velotti possesses over 34 years of experience and is actively involved in numerous local civic organizations.
- Newly renovated facilities provide a modern and comfortable setting for services.
- Offers online grief support resources, including interactive videos and a 365-day email series for ongoing assistance.
- Provides 'concierge-like service' with a focus on personalized attention and detail.
- Maintains a high customer satisfaction rating of 4.99 out of 5 based on 305 Google reviews.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Roslyn Chamber of Commerce
- · Roslyn Rotary
- · Williston Park Chamber of Commerce
- · Kiwanis
- · John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 Sons & Daughters of Italy
- · Exempt Member of Roslyn Fire Dept.
Specializations
- · Serving Families Of All Faiths
- · Serving All Religious Faiths
- · Serving All Ethnic Groups
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.