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. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 45 miles from Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc. 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 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?
Charles O Dimond Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Monument Sales
- · Life Celebrant Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Crematory Operation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist (UMC), Christian and Missionary Alliance. Languages spoken at the home: English, Website offers translation into numerous other languages..
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.