Veteran services at Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home
For veterans in Dallastown, PA, Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 33 miles from Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,623 funeral homes in Pennsylvania. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Full Service Funeral
- · Funeral Planning
- · Memorial Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, as indicated by prominent local churches).
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.