Veteran services at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home
For veterans in Pearl River, NY, Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,650 for basic burial and $3,440 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, mass of christian burial, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,440. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 29 miles from Wyman-Fisher 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 Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,440. 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 Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home is located at 100 Franklin Ave. in Pearl River, NY. You can reach the home at (845) 735-2161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home provides grief support, pre-planning, monuments, veterans services, making arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1919, providing over a century of service to the community.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, with staff members actively involved in local veteran organizations.
- Operates from a historic 1900s private residence, maintaining a homelike and accessible atmosphere.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, assisting families with detailed arrangements in advance.
- Demonstrated ability to provide meticulous preparation and presentation of the deceased, as noted in testimonials.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Mass of Christian Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Urn Sales
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.