Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge

Veteran services at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge, located in Erie, PA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Burton Quinn-Scott provides support for military families, assisting with veteran benefits and arranging services that honor those who have served. Their staff includes individuals with military service, and they have experience coordinating services with full military honors. The Erie County Memorial Gardens, a nearby cemetery, also features a dedicated veteran's section." On-site amenities include all-faith chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,720 for basic burial and $2,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, cemetery memorials, and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include all-faith chapels and whispering pines cremation gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge: direct cremation from $2,745. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, approximately 7 miles from Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge. Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services - West Ridge apart

• Four affiliated locations in Erie, Millcreek, and Summit, PA, ensuring broad accessibility.
• On-site crematory at their facilities, maintaining continuous care for loved ones.
• Whispering Pines Cremation Garden, a dedicated outdoor space for cremated remains.
• Specialized pet loss services, including private and communal cremations with detailed packages.
• Green burial options, featuring formaldehyde-free embalming and eco-friendly products.
• Affiliation with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, indicating adherence to high professional standards.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.

How 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.