Veteran services at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
Veteran families in Elmira, NY can turn to Walter J. Kent Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include expansive parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,395 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, direct burial, traditional burial, cremation services, memorial services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,300 and basic burial from $3,395. 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 1 miles from Walter J. Kent 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 J. Kent Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Walter J. Kent Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,300, basic burial starts at $3,395. 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 J. Kent Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is located at 858 Lake Street in Elmira, NY. You can reach the home at (607) 734-5368. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walter J. Kent Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home provides direct cremation, direct burial, traditional burial, embalming, restoration, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walter J. Kent Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Walter J. Kent Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Walter J. Kent Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Walter J. Kent Funeral Home apart
- Operates as a father-and-son funeral service with two generations of the Kent family involved.
- Walter J. Kent is a Certified Funeral Celebrant, offering personalized service creation and officiation.
- Offers green funeral options, including environmentally friendly caskets and urns.
- Provides caskets hand-crafted locally by E. M. Pfaff & Son in Horseheads, NY.
- Partners with PrePlan, an FDIC-insured institution, for pre-need funeral funding.
- Features local art and glass from Corning, NY, within its facility to create a unique, comfortable atmosphere.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Disinterment
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · PrePlan (FDIC Insured Institution)
- · New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA)
- · Finger Lakes Funeral Director's Association
- · Chemung County Honor Guard
- · Steuben County Honor Guard
- · Vietnam Veterans of America #803
- · Marine Corps League
- · Patriot Guard Riders
Specialties
- · Green Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Funeral Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.