Veteran services at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home serves veteran families in Yonkers, 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 $3,810 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, veterans services, cremation remembrance jewelry, private viewing before cremation, cremation jewelry, and traditional burial. 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 Whalen & Ball Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,970. That places direct cremation roughly 73% 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 19 miles from Whalen & Ball 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 does a funeral at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,970. 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 Whalen & Ball Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home is located at 168 Park Avenue in Yonkers, NY. You can reach the home at (914) 965-5488. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Whalen & Ball Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Whalen & Ball Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Whalen & Ball Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Whalen & Ball Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian families, among others.
What sets Whalen & Ball Funeral Home apart
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs.
- Detailed and thoughtful process for personalized tributes.
- 100% service guarantee.
- Access to the Dignity Memorial network's resources and standards.
- Spanish/Español language services available.
- Specialized veterans services, including community events and assistance with military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · In-ground Burial
- · Aboveground Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Spanish/Español Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.