Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc

For veterans in South Fork, PA, Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home provides specialized services for veterans, honoring those who have served the country." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,700 for basic burial and $1,860 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 on-site chapel. 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 Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,860. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 45 miles from Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc. Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc 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. Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,860. 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 Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc is located at 621 Maple Street in South Fork, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 495-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides specialized services for veterans, honoring those who have served the country.

Which faith traditions does Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist (UMC), Christian and Missionary Alliance families, among others.

What sets Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc apart

Over 120 years of continuous operation, established in 1900.
Multi-generational family involvement in the business, with current owner Joseph J. Golden continuing the legacy after purchasing from the Dimond family in 2020.
Offers Life Celebrant Services for families without specific clergy affiliation.
Provides an on-site guesthouse for families.
Staff includes a Certified Pre-Planning Consultant and Certified Crematory Operator.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Guesthouse

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Monument Sales
· Life Celebrant Services
· Pre-Planning
· Crematory Operation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist (UMC), Christian and Missionary Alliance. Languages spoken at the home: English, Website offers translation into numerous other languages..

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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.