Veteran services at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home
Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home in Rochester, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. 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 on-site chapel, reception halls, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,175 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, memorial services, green burial, catholic cremation services, and military honors. 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 Western New York National Cemetery in NY, about 37 miles from Vay-Schleich & Meeson 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.
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 Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (585) 227-2700 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home is located at 1075 Long Pond Road in Rochester, NY. You can reach the home at (585) 227-2700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning services, burial services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home 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 Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home apart
- Offers "No Cost" Burial & Cremation for Monroe County DSS recipients, accepting maximum benefits as full payment for direct cremation.
- Certified by the Green Burial Council, providing comprehensive earth-friendly burial and cremation options.
- Provides up to a $500 credit on services and merchandise for veterans and their spouses.
- Operates a "Retire Your Flag With Honor" program for proper disposal of worn American flags.
- Multi-generational family-operated firm with several licensed funeral directors.
- Features dedicated chapels in both Greece and Hilton locations with modern amenities and ample space.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Catholic Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Green Burial Council
- · Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association
- · Greece Chamber of Commerce
- · Kiwanis Club of Greece
- · National Association of Professional Women
Specialties
- · No Cost Burial & Cremation
- · Catholic Cremation
- · Green Burial
- · Veteran Benefits
- · Military Honors
- · Flag Retirement Program
- · Personalized Memorial Services
- · Memory Tables
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.