Veteran services at Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Lewistown, PA, Barr Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,430 for basic burial and $3,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation, memorial service, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Barr Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,190. That places direct cremation roughly 34% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 54 miles from Barr Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Barr Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,190. 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 Barr Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Barr Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 120 Logan St. in Lewistown, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 248-5486. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Barr Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Barr Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funeral services, burial services, cremation, alternative options, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Barr Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Barr Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Barr Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
- Operates two distinct locations in Lewistown and Reedsville, Pennsylvania.
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" daily grief support email program and a "52 Weeks of Healing" weekly newsletter.
- Features a dedicated Veteran Memorial Wall on its website.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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- · Ash Scattering Services
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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.