Veteran services at Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home in New York, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $4,178 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.9 stars from 58 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cremation remembrance jewelry, and veterans memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,178. That places direct cremation roughly 82% 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 11 miles from Walter B. Cooke 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.
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 58 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,178. 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 Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home is located at 352 East 87Th Street in New York, NY. You can reach the home at (212) 535-1500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, celebration of life, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home?
Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 58 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- Founded on the motto that a funeral should never cost more than a family can afford, a philosophy maintained for over 80 years.
- Offers a 100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
- Provides a 24-hour Compassion Helpline for grief support.
- Offers complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without requiring a funeral home visit through arrangements by phone or email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Option for Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Memorial Service
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“A few days ago, we entrusted Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home with the coordination of my brother’s Funeral and Memorial Service. Meeting Selina Gibbs was a calming experience for my mother and myself. Her qualities of empathy, compassion and understanding of what we wanted were remarkable. Our sincere appreciation, gratitude and thanks to the staff ( particularly Selina and Nicholas) at Walter Cooke Funeral Home, for the smooth and seamless coordination of Ashley’s Funeral and Memorial Service. The Autumn flower arrangements were exquisite and the flower and photograph boards were perfectly arranged. The Walter Funeral Cooke Home kindly put up their own complimentary floral arrangement too. Thank-you! Our sincere appreciation too for the personalized candle with the comforting words. The priests who conducted both services were compassionate and supportive. We were also very satisfied with the Butterfield Bakery set up, recommended by Selina. Our request for a guitarist and singer was attended to immediately. And the singer, Matt’s, soothing yet powerful rendition of our choice of songs was most comforting. We highly recommend the Walter Cooke Funeral Home if and when you want to bid adieu to your deceased loved one, meaningfully.”
“I recently entrusted Walter B Cooke Funeral Home with the arrangements for my dad and I must express my gratitude for their exceptional service during a difficult time. The staff showed genuine compassion, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the entire process. Salina handled every detail with care, ensuring that everything was organized and respectful. The facility itself provided a serene and comforting atmosphere, offering a sense of peace during a challenging period. I highly recommend Walter B Cooke Funeral Home for their exemplary service and compassionate approach when helping families navigate such delicate moments. Everything was amazing in such short notice.”
“Completely satisfied with the process of preplanning my funeral wishes. Sabrina was absolutely lovely and helped so much in go over all the steps, pros and cons and benefits I was entitled to as a Veteran. Highly recommend their services.”
“I set up a Pre Pay Plan for my parents a few years ago. When my father passed away I contacted Walter B Cooke and they immediately took over the entire process for me. I live in Florida and my parents in New York so it was such a relief to know they were there for me and family every step of the way. We were treated with respect and compassion. I could not have selected a better place for my dad. Many thanks to Nicolas- General Manager and his entire team! I highly recommend you visit them and discuss your end of life plans.”
“Everyone was so kind. They made the arrangements for my husband’s cremation very easy. I felt the cost was fair. Because today things can be photographed or scanned, I only needed three deaths certificates. Having my husband’s ashes in a necklace is a real comfort to me. I recommend Walter Cooke highly.”
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.