Veteran services at Trainor Funeral Home Inc
Trainor Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Boonville, NY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including securing burial flags and coordinating military memorial services." On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,045 for basic burial and $2,960 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial, graveside service, and online memorials. 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 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 Trainor Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,960. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 92 miles from Trainor Funeral Home Inc. Trainor Funeral Home Inc 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. Trainor Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Trainor Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,960. 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 Trainor Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Trainor Funeral Home Inc is located at 143 Schuyler Street in Boonville, NY. You can reach the home at (315) 942-2233. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Trainor Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Trainor Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, visitation, reception, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Trainor Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including securing burial flags and coordinating military memorial services.
Which faith traditions does Trainor Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Trainor Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation (three generations).
- Mildred Beyel Trainor was one of New York State's first licensed female undertakers and embalmers (1924).
- Historic Victorian residence converted into a modern funeral home with significant expansions, including a large, flexible chapel and handicapped accessibility.
- Comprehensive online memorialization options, including tribute videos, online guestbooks, and direct flower ordering through obituaries.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, 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.