Veteran services at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP
Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP, located in Erie, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $2,540 for basic burial and $2,540 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,540. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 2 miles from Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP. 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
Does Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP publish funeral prices?
Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (814) 825-2500 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP is located at 845 East 38Th Street in Erie, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 825-2500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP offer veteran families?
Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP provides funeral services, cremation services, online arrangements, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP apart
- Pennsylvania's first funeral home specifically designed for funeral needs (West 38th Street location, built in 1961).
- Operates the only on-site Cremation Tribute Center in the Erie area, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Fifth-generation family leadership, maintaining a legacy of service since 1894.
- Extensive grief support programs, including a '365 Days of Healing' email series and a curated list of local support groups.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Cremation With Confidence
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.