New York
Veteran Cremation in the Southern Tier, New York
Taps2 serves qualifying veteran families in the Southern Tier of New York through Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service — an experienced, licensed funeral establishment with deep knowledge of veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
Start Veteran VerificationTaps2's physical funeral services in the Southern Tier are provided by Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service. Service availability is subject to verification of qualifying service and current provider coverage. Contact Taps2 to confirm availability in your specific area.
How Arrangements Work in the Southern Tier
Verify Veteran Service
Submit a verification request online. There is no cost to apply.
Documentation Review
Taps2 reviews your proof of qualifying service. A staff member will contact you to discuss eligibility and next steps.
Discuss Pricing & Complete Arrangements
Qualifying families receive program pricing information directly from Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service and complete arrangements with professional support.
Government Veteran Benefits
Qualifying veterans in the Southern Tier may be eligible for the following government benefits, separate from Taps2's private program:
- Military funeral honors (flag-folding ceremony, Taps)
- Burial flag presentation
- VA burial allowances
- Government-furnished headstones and markers
- Presidential Memorial Certificates
- National and state veterans cemetery eligibility
- Cremated remains interment at veterans cemeteries
Licensed Funeral Service Partner
Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service
All funeral services in the Southern Tier are performed by Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service, a licensed funeral establishment. Taps2 is not a licensed funeral establishment. Provider identity is disclosed at the time of arrangement.
About Savage-DeMarco Funeral ServiceCommon Questions
Is there a cost to verify eligibility?
No. There is no cost to submit a verification request or to receive eligibility confirmation.
What documentation is needed?
A DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is the most commonly accepted document. Other forms of service documentation may also qualify.
Is Taps2 a government program?
No. Taps2's private veteran program is not a Department of Veterans Affairs benefit, not funded by the federal government, and is not a military entitlement. It is a private program offered as an expression of appreciation for military service.
Ready to Begin?
Verification takes just a few minutes. There is no cost to apply, and no obligation until you choose to proceed with arrangements.