Veterans Benefits
Each and every day, members of our nation’s military answer the call of duty and risk their lives for us at home. Because of the many sacrifices these brave men and women display, we at home are able to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous life. At our firm, we believe these incredible individuals deserve to have their life honored with the utmost dignity and respect.
Our funeral home takes great pride in serving veterans and their families. If your loved one served as a member of the military, they may be eligible for veteran benefits. As a trusted provider of veteran services in Pennsylvania, we can assist you applying for PA veteran benefits.
Before arranging a service, it is very important that you inform us that your loved one was a veteran. Once notified, we will contact the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to determine what veteran benefits your loved one is eligible for. Below are some of the requirements to be eligible to receive veteran burial benefits.
Eligibility for Veteran Benefits
- Deceased was a military member on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
- Deceased was a former active duty member of the military and received an honorable discharge.
- Deceased completed at least one term of enlistment or a period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and left under honorable conditions.
- Your loved one was a former military member from the Selected Reserve that was discharged due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
You will also need to present the funeral director with a copy of your loved one’s DD Form 214. This is a document provided to veterans upon their discharge from the military. If you cannot locate a copy of this document, you can request a copy online by visiting the National Archives.
Applying to receive military death benefits can be complex if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Our experienced funeral directors and staff have the knowledge and expertise to make this process simple and straightforward. We will gladly work on your behalf to help ensure your loved one receives the veteran benefits they deserve.
Military Death Benefits
January 1, 2000, it was signed into law that the United States Armed Forces must provide all eligible veterans with military funeral honors if requested by their family. The law states that at least two members of an honor guard will be present to perform a flag folding ceremony and the playing of Taps.
Depending on your loved one’s rank, length of service, and if they passed away during active duty, they may or may not be eligible for certain benefits. In most cases, your veteran is likely to receive the following veteran benefits.
• A burial flag is provided at no cost to have draped over the casket.
• Headstone markers or medallions provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs at no cost.
• Burial in a National or State Veterans Cemetery
• Families may apply to receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate signed by the President.
Honoring Veterans in PA
Choosing to serve in our military is one of the most noble things a person can do for their community. Your family can trust that ours will be there to deliver the funeral service a veteran deserves for the bravery and sacrifices they have made. A veteran’s duty is to serve and protect our nation and our people. We believe that it is our duty to see that their funeral service reflects that and honors their legacy.
To learn more about how we can help honor your veteran and thank them for their service, please contact us
for more information.
