Veteran services at Virginia Funeral Chapel
Virginia Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Staten Island, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veteran services, memorial keepsakes, cremation remembrance jewelry, traditional burial, and in-ground burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include gardens and chapel.
Published pricing at Virginia Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, about 18 miles from Virginia Funeral Chapel. 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
What does a funeral at Virginia Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 Virginia Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Virginia Funeral Chapel is located at 350 Slosson Avenue in Staten Island, NY. You can reach the home at (718) 987-2828. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Virginia Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Virginia Funeral Chapel provides cremation, funeral services, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Virginia Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Virginia Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Virginia Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian families, among others.
What sets Virginia Funeral Chapel apart
- Specialization in Chinese funeral traditions and Asian funeral services, with staff fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Toisan.
- Offers specific Chinese funeral products like burial clothing, ceremonial burning items, ceremonial blankets, and jade cremation urns.
- Provides a private witness room for families to observe or participate in the cremation process.
- Offers unique memorialization options such as Celestis Memorial Spaceflight.
- Facilitates extended visitations, including overnight stays and on-site meal preparation, in adherence to Chinese customs.
- Assists with incense burning rituals and can arrange for chanting monks.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · In-Ground Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation Jewelry
- · Incense Burning Rituals
- · Witness Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Chinese Funeral Traditions
- · Asian Funeral Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Cantonese Language Services
- · Mandarin Language Services
- · Chinese Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisan.
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.