Veteran services at Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home
Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home serves veteran families in Richboro, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Campbell & Thomas Funeral Home provides resources to help families understand and access entitled benefits for veteran services and military honors." Published pricing lists $3,140 for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, and military honors. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,970. That places direct cremation roughly 17% below 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 7 miles from Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home. Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home 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. Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,970. 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 Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home is located at 905 Second St. Pike in Richboro, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 322-5545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran services, military honors, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Campbell & Thomas Funeral Home provides resources to help families understand and access entitled benefits for veteran services and military honors.
Which faith traditions does Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed families, among others.
What sets Campbell Richboro Lawndale Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of the Campbell Family have been involved in funeral service, providing continuity and a deep understanding of local family needs.
- Emphasis on creating personalized and meaningful tributes, with staff taking time to listen to unique family needs for both funeral and cremation services.
- Extensive grief support resources, including a proprietary '365 Days of Healing' email program and curated lists of local and online support groups for adults and children.
- Assistance with veteran services and military honors, helping families navigate entitled benefits.
- High customer satisfaction, evidenced by a 4.94 out of 5.0 rating based on 141 reviews, often citing the team's individualized attention and professionalism.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Director's Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specializations
- · Pet burial and cremation services
- · Grief counseling
- · Traditional funeral services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.