Veteran services at Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home
Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home in Bethlehem, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate 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 services, memorial services, burial services, green burials, burial & funeral insurance, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,450. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 35 miles from Cantelmi-Long 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 Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,450. 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 Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home is located at 1311 Broadway in Bethlehem, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 866-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home provides cremation services, memorial services, funeral services, burial services, green burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Catholic, Presbyterian, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home apart
- Operates two distinct funeral home locations in Bethlehem and Fountain Hill, serving the entire Lehigh Valley.
- Features a private, on-site crematory with a 10-step peace of mind identification process.
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with the Cantelmi family continuing a legacy dating back to 1963.
- Staff includes Justin A. Keiper, recognized as Runner-Up for Funeral Director of the Year by American Funeral Director Magazine in 2025.
- Offers specialized services such as Green Burials and Jewish Funerals.
- Provides a certified grief therapy dog, Oreo, available upon request to offer comfort to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burials
- · Burial & Funeral Insurance
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Funeral Services
- · Headstones & Grave Markers
- · Monuments and Memorialization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Catholic, Presbyterian, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home'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.