Veteran services at The Woodlawn Cemetery
The Woodlawn Cemetery, located in Bronx, NY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include woolworth chapel (elegant indoor event space), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Facilities on site include woolworth chapel (elegant indoor event space) and garden cemetery design.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 15 miles from The Woodlawn Cemetery. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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
Does The Woodlawn Cemetery publish funeral prices?
The Woodlawn Cemetery has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (914) 317-1283 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is The Woodlawn Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Woodlawn Cemetery is located at 4199 Webster Avenue in Bronx, NY. You can reach the home at (914) 317-1283. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does The Woodlawn Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The Woodlawn Cemetery mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does The Woodlawn Cemetery accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism families, among others.
What sets The Woodlawn Cemetery apart
- Designated National Historic Landmark and arboretum.
- Final resting place for over 300,000 individuals, including numerous historically significant American figures (e.g., Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Madam C.J. Walker, Celia Cruz).
- Largest and finest collection of funerary art and private mausoleums in the United States.
- Non-sectarian institution serving diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds since 1863.
- Offers a wide array of burial and cremation memorialization options, including unique niches and a historic chapel.
- Special section and dedicated programs for veterans' burials and commemoration.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Crematory
- · Garden Crypts
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
- · Ossuary
- · Urn Garden
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · In-ground burial
- · Community mausoleums
- · Private estate lots
- · Non-sectarian and multicultural services
- · Genealogical research assistance
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.