Veteran services at Burns Family Funeral Homes
For veterans in Philadelphia, PA, Burns Family Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $7,135 for basic burial and $4,130 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services and on-site crematory. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 23 miles from Burns Family Funeral Homes. 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 Burns Family Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Burns Family Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (215) 634-6858 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Burns Family Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burns Family Funeral Homes is located at 1428 East Columbia Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 634-6858. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burns Family Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Burns Family Funeral Homes provides celebrating life, pre-planning, veterans services, on-site crematory, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burns Family Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Burns Family Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Burns Family Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Burns Family Funeral Homes apart
- On-site crematory for streamlined cremation services
- Dedicated pet cremation and memorialization services through "Burns Pets Remembered"
- Over 110 years of continuous family ownership and operation in Northwest Indiana
- Emphasis on "Celebrating Life" and honoring individual uniqueness
- Comprehensive pre-planning options and veterans' services
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · On-Site Crematory
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funeral Director’s Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Non-Denominational Christian. 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.