Veteran services at Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.
Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., located in Lititz, PA, assists those who served and their families. 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 chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,630 for basic burial and $2,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.: direct cremation from $2,325. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 23 miles from Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services 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 Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,325. 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 Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is located at 216 South Broad Street in Lititz, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 626-2464. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. offer veteran families?
Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. provides cremation, traditional funeral service, burial, immediate burial, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 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 Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ, Anabaptist (Mennonite, Church of the Brethren), Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Buch Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. apart
- Multi-generational family service, with Theodore J. Beck being a seventh-generation funeral director.
- Dedicated Prearrangement Specialist, Adam Kraut, who assists families with advance planning.
- Comprehensive Aftercare Program, including an 'Aftercare Information Packet' and specialist guidance for post-death administrative matters.
- Online pre-planning guide for convenient arrangement of services from home.
- Extensive community involvement and affiliations with numerous local organizations in Manheim, Lititz, and Mount Joy.
- Detailed guidance on funeral and cemetery etiquette provided as a resource.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lititz Lions Club
- · Lititz AMBUCS
- · Manheim Central Foundation for Educational Enrichment (MCFEE)
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Manheim Historical Society
- · Manheim Chamber of Commerce
- · Lancaster County Funeral Directors Association
- · Mount Joy Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Veteran Services
- · Prearrangement
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Church of Christ, Anabaptist (Mennonite, Church of the Brethren), Episcopal. 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.