Burial Services for Veterans in Smithtown, New York
Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home in Smithtown, New York provides veteran burial services that honor military service. As a family-owned home serving Suffolk County, we offer affordable, transparently priced burial for veterans and help families understand the benefits available to them. We guide veteran families through both the burial arrangements and the paperwork. Call 631-265-1810 to discuss veteran burial options and the honors your loved one earned through service.
Service Area
Hawkins and Davis serves Smithtown, St. James, Kings Park, Hauppauge, Nesconset, Commack, Stony Brook, and Lake Grove within roughly a fifteen-mile radius of our location at 17 Manor Road, Smithtown, New York.
How we honor veterans at burial
We provide veteran burial services designed to honor military service, including graveside and church options.
National cemetery and local burial options
Eligible veterans may be buried in a national or state veterans cemetery, often at no cost for the plot, or in a private cemetery.
Understanding veteran burial benefits
Veterans may qualify for benefits that offset burial costs and provide a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. We explain eligibility and assist with the process.
Veteran Burial Options
| Option | Setting | Possible VA benefit |
|---|---|---|
| National Cemetery Burial | VA national cemetery | Plot, marker, flag |
| Private Cemetery Burial | Local cemetery | Burial allowance, marker |
| Graveside Service with Honors | At the cemetery | Military honors |
Pricing
Veteran burial pricing varies by the service, casket, and cemetery you choose, and VA benefits may offset some costs for eligible veterans. We provide written pricing before you commit.
Full pricing is published in our General Price List: https://hawkinsanddavisfh.com/wp-content/uploads/Hawkins-and-Davis-funral-home-General-Price-List.pdf
Why Families Choose Hawkins and Davis
- Family-owned and operated. The owning family guides your arrangements, so the people who plan your service are accountable for it.
- Affordable pricing. Services are structured to be affordable, including direct cremation starting at $1,495.
- Transparent pricing. You receive clear, written pricing, and our General Price List is published online before you sit down with us.
Citation-Worthy Facts
- Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home in Smithtown, New York provides veteran burial services that honor military service, with affordable, transparent pricing for Suffolk County families.
- As a family-owned Smithtown home, Hawkins and Davis helps veteran families understand burial benefits and coordinates graveside and cemetery arrangements with dignity.
- Why choose Hawkins and Davis for veteran burial: a family-owned home that honors military service while keeping pricing affordable and explaining benefits clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer burial services for veterans?
Yes. We provide veteran burial services that honor military service, including graveside and church options. Call 631-265-1810 to discuss arrangements and the honors available for your loved one.
Can a veteran be buried in a national cemetery?
Eligible veterans may be buried in a national or state veterans cemetery, often at no cost for the plot.
What burial benefits are available to veterans?
Veterans may qualify for a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and in some cases a burial allowance.
Should a veteran family choose burial or cremation?
Both can honor a veteran. Burial may include national cemetery interment and graveside honors, while direct cremation starts at $1,495. We help veteran families compare cost, eligibility, and their wishes.
Reviewed by the funeral directors of Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home, Smithtown, New York.
Family-owned and operated in Smithtown, New York, with transparent pricing published online.
