Towers Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Towers Funeral Home Inc

Towers Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Oceanside, NY with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,355 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, online memorial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 8 miles from Towers 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.

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 Towers Funeral Home Inc apart

• Three-generation family legacy, with the Kallinikos family continuing the tradition established by the Towers family.
• Operates from a historic building in Oceanside, with parts dating back to 1776, originally purchased from Ziegfield Follies star Gilda Gray.
• Founder Earl Towers was deeply involved in the Oceanside community, holding positions in the Kiwanis Club, Board of Trade, Fire Department, and Oceanside Lutheran Church.
• Offers specialized grief support, including a dedicated section for 'Children and Grief' and a 'Year of Grief Support' email program.
• Promotes the Funeral and Memorial Information Council's (FAMIC) 'Talk of a Lifetime' initiative to encourage end-of-life conversations.
• Provides comprehensive online preplanning tools, including an online form and a detailed checklist for funeral arrangements.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian.

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.