Veteran services at VanInwegen-Kenny Inc
Veteran families in Monticello, NY can turn to VanInwegen-Kenny Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers specific services for military personnel and provides 'Veterans Information' as a resource on its website to assist families with veteran-related arrangements." Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 5.0 stars across 6 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, military service, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at VanInwegen-Kenny Inc: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 72 miles from VanInwegen-Kenny Inc. VanInwegen-Kenny 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. VanInwegen-Kenny Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at VanInwegen-Kenny Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 VanInwegen-Kenny Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
VanInwegen-Kenny Inc is located at 401 Broadway in Monticello, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 794-4141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does VanInwegen-Kenny Inc offer veteran families?
VanInwegen-Kenny Inc provides burial services, cremation services, pre-need options, immediate need, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does VanInwegen-Kenny Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers specific services for military personnel and provides 'Veterans Information' as a resource on its website to assist families with veteran-related arrangements.
Which faith traditions does VanInwegen-Kenny Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism families, among others.
How do families rate VanInwegen-Kenny Inc?
VanInwegen-Kenny Inc holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets VanInwegen-Kenny Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, tracing back to cabinetmaking in the 1800s and formally established in 1927.
- Two distinct physical locations in Monticello, NY, and Wurtsboro, NY, serving a broader geographic area.
- Extensive range of services catering to diverse needs, including burial, cremation, entombment, and out-of-town transfers.
- Ability to accommodate various service types, from traditional and private funerals to religious, fraternal, military, and humanist ceremonies.
- Detailed guidance on burial options, including different cemetery types (monumental, lawn, mausoleum, columbarium, natural) and cremation practices across multiple faiths.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Serving Families Of All Faiths
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish sects. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used VanInwegen-Kenny Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Joe and Eileen we were excellent and so caring to work with. They made us feel right at at home during a difficult time and went out of their way to be of assistance and help us sort out some last minute things we forgot to take care of ourselves.”
“Extremely Professional! The entire staff is helpful, understanding and compassionate.”
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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.