Veteran services at Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel
Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel serves veteran families in Manlius, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Schepp Family Funeral Homes provides Veterans Services, assisting families with understanding funeral and burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in a veteran’s cemetery and military funeral honors." On-site amenities include eaton-tubbs fayetteville chapel, newell-fay manlius chapel, and r.h. schepp & son minoa chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial 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 eaton-tubbs fayetteville chapel, newell-fay manlius chapel, and r.h. schepp & son minoa 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 Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel: direct cremation from $2,320. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes in NY, approximately 51 miles from Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel. Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel 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. Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,320. 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 Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel is located at 8171 Cazenovia Rd. in Manlius, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 637-3214. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel offer veteran families?
Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel provides cremation services, burial services, funeral services, peaceful pets, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schepp Family Funeral Homes provides Veterans Services, assisting families with understanding funeral and burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in a veteran’s cemetery and military funeral honors.
What sets Schepp Family Funeral Homes - Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel apart
- Claims to offer the lowest prices among all Syracuse funeral homes.
- Provides General Price List online for transparency.
- Independently owned and operated, focusing on personalized family relationships.
- Over 160 years of family history in funeral service.
- Specializes in Peaceful Pets services.
- Offers dedicated Veterans Services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Central New York Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
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.