Veteran services at Behm Funeral Homes, Inc.
Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. in Jefferson, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and reception venues, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space and gardens.
Published pricing at Behm Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,220. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 29 miles from Behm Funeral Homes, 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 Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,220. 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 Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 1477 Jefferson Rd. in Jefferson, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 883-2506. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. provides cremation, traditional burial, personalized funerals, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Behm Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If any aspect of the service does not meet expectations, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be modified with new arrangements at any point.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider across North America.
- Family First Cost Coverage: Provides funeral, cremation, and cemetery interment rights for unmarried children or grandchildren under 21 at no additional cost, up to the same level as the family's own plan.
- Purchase Protection Plan: Assists with any remaining balance due to the cemetery if the purchaser passes away before the property is fully paid for (up to $5,000, for purchasers under 65).
- Level One Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, offering specialized services for military families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalized Tributes
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Protestant (Christian) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.