Veteran services at Bracken Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Corry, PA can turn to Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,475 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, cremation, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bracken Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 27 miles from Bracken 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 Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,475. 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 Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 315 North Center St. in Corry, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 664-7735. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, cremation, pre-planning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Protestant Christian Denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Bracken Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Established in 1839, Bracken Funeral Home is one of Corry's oldest continuously operating businesses, demonstrating over 180 years of service to the community.
- The funeral home provides extensive guidance on practical matters such as Social Security Benefits, Insurances, and Veteran's Benefits, assisting families beyond funeral arrangements.
- Offers detailed information and resources on both burial and cremation, including various religious perspectives on cremation, to help families make informed decisions.
- The ownership transitioned from the Bracken family to a long-time coworker, James “Jamey” Meredith II, maintaining a legacy of local service.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Social Security Benefits
- · Insurances
- · Veteran's Benefits
- · Grief Counseling
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic Church, Protestant Christian Denominations, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish Sects. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.