Veteran services at Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.
Veteran families in Mechanicsburg, PA can turn to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Buhrig Funeral & Cremation offers Military Honors as a specialization. Clint Lewis, a licensed funeral director, is a US Army veteran who served as a Combat Medic. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, a nearby Catholic cemetery, also offers military funeral services." On-site amenities include private parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,243 for basic burial and $2,898 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 74 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, body burial, and memorialization. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, approximately 28 miles from Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.. Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. holds a 4.7-star rating from 74 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. publish funeral prices?
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (717) 795-3421, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. is located at 37 East Main Street in Mechanicsburg, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 795-3421. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. offer veteran families?
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. provides personalized service, immediate need, grief support, aftercare, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation offers Military Honors as a specialization. Clint Lewis, a licensed funeral director, is a US Army veteran who served as a Combat Medic. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, a nearby Catholic cemetery, also offers military funeral services.
Which faith traditions does Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Churches of God, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, McBIC Church (Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church), Vibrant Church, Trindle Springs Lutheran Church Mechanicsburg families, among others.
How do families rate Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.?
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. holds a 4.7-star rating across 74 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. apart
- Buhrig's Gathering Place, an on-site reception venue for post-service gatherings.
- Extensive private parking with over 100 complimentary spaces, guided by care team members.
- Specialized grief support resources including Grief Journaling, Ethical Wills, and Swedish Death Cleaning.
- Video Chat Services for remote family participation in services.
- Assistance with Military Honors for veterans.
- Staff members with personal experiences of loss, informing their empathetic approach.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Body Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Grief Journaling
- · Ethical Wills
- · Swedish Death Cleaning
- · Video Chat Services
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Churches of God, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, McBIC Church (Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church), Vibrant Church, Trindle Springs Lutheran Church Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church, Turning Point Church, First United Methodist Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“They were very patient and caring. They walked my husband and I through everything while my sister was on the phone via FaceTime with us. Before the meeting they gave some things I should bring with me that made the meeting a lot smoother. They took their time and explained what my father has already made arrangements for. He setup an account with the prior owner that transferred to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation. Ltd. Which helped a lot with the financial burden this could have had. I also want to say that the Gathering Place they offer for a lunch after the a service and before the burial service is a wonderful option. I was glad we chose it. We could have memorabilia placed all around the room. And the food was wonderful.”
“Unfortunately, we needed the services of Buhrig Funeral recently to take care of our dad who had passed away on Dec 5. As I am located in NH, and my brother in Mechanicsburg, they were generous and understanding in allowing me to help make decisions over the phone - they sent me pictures of caskets, vaults, guestbooks - making it seamless to choose these items. When meeting them in person - particularly Clint Black - to go over the details, they were kind, caring, understanding, and professional when it came to helping us make these tough decisions. Having grown up in Mechanicsburg, when it was Myers Funeral Home, I remember them being the same way. Which instills confidence when having to deal with a rough time in your life. I highly recommend Buhrig Myers to anyone - you will be treated with respect and caring.”
“I myself, did not deal with Buhrig; my mother and uncle had made all the arrangements. I do know that they were very impressed with the responsiveness, professionalism, and options they had. I did, of course, attend my grandmother’s funeral, as well as the luncheon afterwards at Buhrig’s Gathering Place and I fully understood why my mom and uncle were so impressed. Kirk went above and beyond to keep my family calm and comfortable and helped out with any and everything we needed. The Gathering Place was so beautiful and cozy, it literally felt like you were half in a restaurant and half in someone’s beautifully decorated home. Also, my grandmother’s urn was gorgeous. She would have been very happy. I hope to not have to use their services again anytime soon, but I cannot recommend them enough to anyone that does!”
“My husband recently passed away and I chose Buhrig Funeral Home to do the cremation. Because I need to bring him to another state, we decided not to have a service here. They arranged everything for me in such a respectful and caring way! I was so very impressed. They did such a beautiful job as if I was having the whole memorial service . Could not have been more pleased!”
“We held my husband's funeral at the gathering place. What a perfect venue. All who attended loved the atmosphere. Just what we wanted. More than 1 person told me it was what they hoped their send off would be like.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.