Veteran services at Brady-Curran Funeral Home
Brady-Curran Funeral Home serves veteran families in Vandergrift, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Brady-Curran Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 37 miles from Brady-Curran 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 Brady-Curran Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Brady-Curran Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brady-Curran Funeral Home is located at 429 Franklin Ave. in Vandergrift, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 568-1621. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brady-Curran Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brady-Curran Funeral Home provides celebration of life, cremation, funeral planning, pre-arrangement counseling, military funeral honors, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brady-Curran Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brady-Curran Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brady-Curran Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brady-Curran Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory at their Apollo location, ensuring continuous care for cremations.
- Certified Celebrants (Norman E. Connors, Matthew Berger) available to lead personalized, non-religious Celebration of Life services.
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement counseling services with dedicated specialists to alleviate future burdens on families.
- Extensive support for military funeral honors and veteran benefits coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Family-owned and operated across multiple locations, with staff deeply integrated into local community organizations and charitable giving.
- Structured grief support resources, including daily emails, curated website links, and specific guidance for children experiencing loss.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church
- · Church Men's Club
- · Vandergrift Lions Club
- · Valley Points YMCA
- · Leechburg Rotary Club
- · Christ the King Church
- · Christ the King Parish
- · Saltsburg V.F.D.
Specialties
- · Certified Celebrant
- · Pre-Arrangement Counseling
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic.
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.