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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. 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. Google shows 4.7 stars from 74 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, body burial, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 28 miles from Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. has a 4.7-star rating from 74 Google reviews.
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 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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Body Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Grief Journaling
- · Ethical Wills
- · Swedish Death Cleaning
- · Video Chat Services
- · Military Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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 mentioned
Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.'s description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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.”
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.