Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home

Veteran services at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home

Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, located in Port Dickinson, NY, assists those who served and their families. 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 $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

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

Published pricing at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,740. That places direct cremation roughly 63% 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 48 miles from Wm. R. Chase & Son 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 Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home apart

• Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing access to a broad network of funeral and cremation providers.
• A 100% service guarantee on their arrangements.
• Extensive options for personalized tributes, including memorial keepsakes, fingerprint jewelry, cremation jewelry, and Memory Glass items.
• Ability to complete funeral planning arrangements remotely via phone or email.
• Assistance with administrative tasks such as filing death certificates, securing permits, processing death insurance claims, and providing information on Social Security survivors benefits.
• Flexible event spaces, multiple chapels, and a large reception area for various service needs.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

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Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, French, 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.