Veteran services at Brubaker Funeral Home
Brubaker Funeral Home serves veteran families in Catasauqua, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $6,150 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, permanent memorialization, green burials, cremation, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Brubaker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 42 miles from Brubaker 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 Brubaker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Brubaker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brubaker Funeral Home is located at 234 Walnut St. in Catasauqua, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 264-0601. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brubaker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brubaker Funeral Home provides funeral services, honoring veterans, permanent memorialization, pre-planning, green burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brubaker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brubaker Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brubaker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations, United Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brubaker Funeral Home apart
- Accredited by the Green Burial Council, offering specific green burial services including biodegradable containers and non-toxic embalming.
- Bilingual staff with services available in Spanish ("Hablamos Español").
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation by John H. Brubaker and J. Andrew Brubaker.
- Maintains original Victorian interior architecture while ensuring handicapped accessibility.
- Offers a comprehensive '365 Days of Grief & Healing' email support program.
- Operates two locations in Catasauqua and Coplay, Pennsylvania.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · EPFDA
- · Suburban North YMCA Advisory Council
- · Green Burial Council
Specialties
- · Hablamos Español
- · Green Burial Service
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations, United Methodist, Catholic. 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.