Veteran services at White-Van Buren Funeral Home
White-Van Buren Funeral Home serves veteran families in Delanson, NY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,900 for basic burial and $2,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at White-Van Buren Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,420. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, about 35 miles from White-Van Buren 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 White-Van Buren Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,420. 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 White-Van Buren Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
White-Van Buren Funeral Home is located at 1779 Main St. in Delanson, NY. You can reach the home at (518) 895-2380. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does White-Van Buren Funeral Home offer veteran families?
White-Van Buren Funeral Home provides immediate need assistance, funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does White-Van Buren Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, White-Van Buren Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does White-Van Buren Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets White-Van Buren Funeral Home apart
- Over 130 years of continuous operation, serving the Delanson community since 1894 from the same Main Street location since 1904.
- Transparently lists specific cremation pricing packages on their website, including direct cremation, and options with visitation or open casket services.
- Offers detailed grief resources specifically tailored to help children of different age groups (2-7, 7-12, teens) understand and cope with loss.
- Provides extensive personalization options for services, including photo displays, memorial videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Capital District Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Preplanning Consultations
- · Veteran Services
- · Celebration of Life Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.