Veteran services at Buse Funeral Home
Buse Funeral Home serves veteran families in Grantville, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,330 for basic burial and $3,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Buse Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,425 and basic burial from $4,330. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 7 miles from Buse Funeral Home. 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 Buse Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,425, basic burial starts at $4,330. 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 Buse Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Buse Funeral Home is located at 9066 Jonestown Road in Grantville, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 469-2341. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Buse Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Buse Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Buse Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Buse Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Buse Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of the Brethren, Christian families, among others.
What sets Buse Funeral Home apart
- Owns and operates its own on-site crematory facility, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Facilities are designed to provide a comfortable, homelike atmosphere, accommodating 90-120 guests.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages to families.
- Provides transparent pricing for various service packages on its website's General Price List.
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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Specialties
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of the Brethren, 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.