William F Hogan Funeral Home

Veteran services at William F Hogan Funeral Home

For veterans in Highland Falls, NY, William F Hogan Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home provides a dedicated 'Veterans Information' resource page to assist families with veteran-specific services and benefits." On-site amenities include on-site parking and two chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,445 for basic burial and $3,320 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include two chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at William F Hogan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,320. That places direct cremation roughly 44% above the New York median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is St. Albans National Cemetery in NY, approximately 48 miles from William F Hogan Funeral Home. William F Hogan Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. William F Hogan Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at William F Hogan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,320. 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 William F Hogan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

William F Hogan Funeral Home is located at 135 Main Street in Highland Falls, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 446-2868. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does William F Hogan Funeral Home offer veteran families?

William F Hogan Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, pre-need funeral planning, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does William F Hogan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides a dedicated 'Veterans Information' resource page to assist families with veteran-specific services and benefits.

Which faith traditions does William F Hogan Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All faiths (general statement), Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism families, among others.

What sets William F Hogan Funeral Home apart

Long-standing family-owned and operated business since 1952.
Strategic location adjacent to the United States Military Academy at West Point, catering to military families and the local community.
Comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals, cremation, burial, pre-need planning, and monument sales through an affiliate.
Extensive support resources provided on their website, such as local florists, hotels, grief support, and veteran information.
Ability to arrange transport of remains from anywhere in the continental U.S. or overseas for local services.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Parking

· Two Chapels

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths (general statement), Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish sects. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.