Veteran services at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, located in Ballston Lake, NY, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Google shows 5.0 stars from 149 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 15 miles from Townley & Wheeler 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.
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home has a 5.0-star rating from 149 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home is located at 21 Midline Road in Ballston Lake, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 399-5022. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home?
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 149 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home apart
- Digital Obituary Pages
- Photo Preservation (inviting family/friends to upload photos)
- Live Streaming Services (HD sound/video, recorded permanently, public/private options, viewable on any device)
- Collaboration App (simple, easy-to-use, works on any device, allows inviting helpers)
- Flower & Card Preservation (preserved on loved one’s memorial page)
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Arbor Day Foundation
Specialties
- · Women-Owned Business Certification (WMBE)
What families have said
Kathleen at Townley & Wheeler coordinated a full military funeral that honored her father's service—flag folding, Patriot Guard Riders leading the procession, and military cemetery ceremony, handled seamlessly from start to finish. Her personal presence throughout every detail ensured dignity at each step.
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.