Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home

Veteran services at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home

Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home serves veteran families in Suffern, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, cremation remembrance jewelry, private viewing before cremation, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and gardens.

Published pricing at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,245. That places direct cremation roughly 85% 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 35 miles from Wanamaker & Carlough 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

What sets Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home apart

• Membership in the Dignity Memorial network, offering a broad range of services and a 100% service guarantee.
• Ability to accommodate a wide array of religious and cultural traditions, including specific expertise in Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian funeral customs.
• Specialized veteran services, including planning assistance and community events.
• Flexible facility spaces, including multiple chapels, gardens, and mausoleums, suitable for both intimate and large gatherings.
• Comprehensive administrative support, including death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims assistance, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
• Offering cremation remembrance jewelry, private viewing before cremation, and home or mail delivery of ashes.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Protestant). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.