Information for Families and Funeral Directors
Honorably Discharged veterans are eligible for funeral honors. When available, New York State’s military forces provide this service at no cost to the families or funeral homes. We are honored to provide these services for departed veterans and their families.
Types of Honors
Modified Full Honors - (9 Soldiers)
- Consists of:
- Chaplain (When requested and if available)
- Firing Party
- Playing of Taps
- Flag Folding
- Flag presentation to next of kin
- Authorized for:
- Retirees with 20 or more years of service
- National Guard, Reserve and Active-Component services members who died while on Active Duty
Modified Honors - (2 Soldiers)
- Consists of:
- Playing of Taps
- Flag Folding
- Flag Presentation to next of kin
- Authorized for:
- All Army Veterans with an honorable discharge
Required Documentation:
- DD214 for Active Duty or Reservists
- NGB 22 for National Guardsman
For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.va.gov
Funeral Directors should complete a DMNA Form 86 as early as possible and contact their nearest office.
Army National Guard
Northern Region
Latham
Phone: (518) 786-4481
Syracuse
Phone: (315) 438-3302
Southern Region
Bronx
Phone: (646) 424-5028
Long Island
Phone: (631) 962-1625
Jamaica
Phone: (646) 424-2707
Western Region
Buffalo
Phone: (716) 888-5693
Horseheads
Phone: (607) 763-3157
Rochester
Phone: (585) 783-5356
To request Honor Guard services for veterans of all other branches, please use the contact information below.
Air Force
Phone: (800) 531-5803
Marine Corps
Phone: (866) 826-3628
Navy
Phone: (202) 433-6892
Coast Guard
Phone: (617) 990-6249
Alt. Phone: (617) 519-7607
If you cannot contact the above numbers, call (716) 574-4431 for assistance.
For more information, email peter.j.moran.ctr@mail.mil