Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home

Veteran services at Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home

For veterans in Dallastown, PA, Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Assistance with information to replace lost military records." Published pricing lists $5,720 for basic burial and $2,430 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,430. That places direct cremation roughly 2% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 33 miles from Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,430. 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 Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home is located at 104 West Main St. in Dallastown, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 244-5704. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation, cultural services, religious services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Assistance with information to replace lost military records.

Which faith traditions does Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, as indicated by prominent local churches) families, among others.

What sets Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home apart

Over 80 years of continuous service to the Dallastown area, establishing a long-standing reputation.
Commitment to providing support that extends beyond the funeral service itself, assisting families with individual needs for as long as necessary.
Emphasis on personalized care, paying attention to every detail to ensure loved ones are honored in a special way.
Offers pre-planning services with options for online planning and cost protection.
Provides extensive grief resources, including an online library and links to local support organizations like Pathways Center for Grief and Loss.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Green burial
· Cremation services
· Full Service Funeral
· Funeral Planning
· Memorial Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (e.g., Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, as indicated by prominent local churches).

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.