Veteran services at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown in Erie, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include all-faith chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,720 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cemetery memorials, memorial service, veteran services, burial vaults, and cremation jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include all-faith chapels, whispering pines cremation gardens, ericson memorial studios, and erie city memorials.
Published pricing at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown: direct cremation from $2,745. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 2 miles from Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown. 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 Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,745. 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 Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown is located at 602 West Tenth St. in Erie, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 454-4551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown offer veteran families?
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown provides cremation services, pet loss services, cemetery memorials, pre-planning arrangements, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Other faiths as requested families, among others.
What sets Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown apart
- Fifth and sixth-generation family ownership and operation, with a history dating back to 1876.
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Dedicated pet loss services.
- Whispering Pines Cremation Gardens, a specific resting place for cremated remains.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including a 10% discount on paid-in-full pre-arrangements, patriotic vehicle identification, a 'Patriot's March' flag path, honor guard coordination, paperwork assistance for benefits, and Presidential Memorial Certificate requests.
- Offers a year of grief support through weekly messages.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urns
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Pet Loss Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Need Specialist
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Other faiths as requested.
Branches of service mentioned
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - Downtown'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.