Veteran services at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Plainview, NY can turn to Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes understands the specific needs of America’s veterans and their families. They provide respectful care, guide families in creating meaningful memorial services that honor military service, host community events for veterans, and work closely with local veterans organizations to ensure appropriate tributes and military funeral honors." On-site amenities include chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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 gardens and 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 Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,415. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Long Island National Cemetery in NY, approximately 5 miles from Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes 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. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,415. 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 Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes is located at 655 Old Country Road in Plainview, NY. You can reach the home at (516) 938-4311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, monument services, inscription services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes understands the specific needs of America’s veterans and their families. They provide respectful care, guide families in creating meaningful memorial services that honor military service, host community events for veterans, and work closely with local veterans organizations to ensure appropriate tributes and military funeral honors.
Which faith traditions does Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes apart
- Their tagline: "Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED."
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee.
- Personalized services that incorporate meaningful music, personal items, and photos to reflect individual lives.
- Active involvement of associates in community organizations and ongoing professional development.
- Specialized services for veterans, including guidance for military funeral honors and collaboration with local veterans' groups.
- Offering convenient options such as arrangements by phone or email, catered events, and mail delivery of ashes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Religious & Cultural Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: Cantonese, Spanish/Español, English.
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.