Veteran services at Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc.
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. in Ambler, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes and Crematory provides comprehensive support for veterans' funeral and burial benefits. This includes guidance on eligibility for veterans, spouses, and dependent children, and assistance with the application process. They help families gather necessary documentation such as Social Security numbers, certified DD124 forms, death certificates, and verification of insurance. Services cover potential reimbursement of burial expenses (up to $2,000 for service-connected deaths), a $300 burial and funeral expense allowance, and a $300 plot allowance under specific conditions. They also facilitate the provision of American flags to drape caskets, arrangements for burial in VA national cemeteries (including gravesite, opening/closing, and perpetual care), and the ordering of government-provided headstones and markers. Additionally, the funeral home assists with applications for Presidential Memorial Certificates, which honor the veteran's service." On-site amenities include expanded parking and grand foyer for reception, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,050 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 27.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,200. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 25 miles from Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc.. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating from 27 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,200. 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 Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 951 East Butler Pke. in Ambler, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 646-1155. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes and Crematory provides comprehensive support for veterans' funeral and burial benefits. This includes guidance on eligibility for veterans, spouses, and dependent children, and assistance with the application process. They help families gather necessary documentation such as Social Security numbers, certified DD124 forms, death certificates, and verification of insurance. Services cover potential reimbursement of burial expenses (up to $2,000 for service-connected deaths), a $300 burial and funeral expense allowance, and a $300 plot allowance under specific conditions. They also facilitate the provision of American flags to drape caskets, arrangements for burial in VA national cemeteries (including gravesite, opening/closing, and perpetual care), and the ordering of government-provided headstones and markers. Additionally, the funeral home assists with applications for Presidential Memorial Certificates, which honor the veteran's service.
Which faith traditions does Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc.?
Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating across 27 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1948 by the Ciavarelli family, now in its 2nd and 3rd generation of funeral directors.
- On-site private crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Two distinct facilities: a renovated Victorian home in Conshohocken and a purpose-built contemporary facility in Ambler, both offering extensive amenities.
- Comprehensive online planning tools, including an online pre-planning form and immediate need form.
- Live funeral webcasting to connect distant family and friends to services.
- Specialized grief support program, '365 Days of Healing,' offering daily email messages.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Montgomery County Funeral Directors Association
- · CANA Certified Crematory Operator
Specializations
- · Serving All Faiths
- · Serving All Ethnicities
- · Serving All Cultures
- · Veteran Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Ciavarellis has always had a way of soothing and supporting while dealing with the loss of a family member. Bill has been thee most comforting and understanding human being from start to finish. Customer service, patience, genuine care was shown at all times. I will continue to lean on Ciavarellis In the future. With full explanations provided and guidance on the best decisions to make Bill has gained a life time customer.”
“We cannot thank Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home enough for the amazing care and detail they offered as we prepared for our Father's funeral. From the planning to the actual day of the Funeral the Ciavarelli Family treated us as their family and helped us every step of the to honor our Dad. Thank you Bill and Andrea.”
“Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home is a very professional and extremely well organized operation. Each member of the family business gave me excellent care and service. They are all upstanding and attentive and were willing to assist me with all of my questions, concerns and needs. Walking through the funeral process alone and for the first time, I was well attended to. In addition, their response time after hours was impeccable. Ciavarelli's reception and answering service was excellent. Considering I had to do much of my funeral service, burial, and Catholic Mass planning remotely from California and with the time difference from Eastern time to Pacific time, the process ran smoothly because of the entire family's ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively. When I finally arrived in Pennsylvania, I was welcomed by the Funeral Home and treated very kindly, which was comforting. Bill, Andrea and Chris each performed their respective roles incredibly well, and the entire celebration of my dad's life went off seamlessly. Thank you so much Ciavarelli family!”
“From the moment we entered the door until the end of dad's services the whole Ciaverelli family took amazing care of us. They listened to all our concerns and took care of them all. They were kind and caring and very professional. The day couldn't have been any more beautiful. They made dad look amazing and took great care of him.”
“My family and I felt the warmth and caring feeling from the first phone call made to Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home as we are from Northern New Jersey. It is a professional and extremely well-organized operation. We met with Bill who walked us through the entire process, answered all of our questions, addressed our concerns and offered us advise. It was a tough time for our family as my stepfather suffered a lot towards the end of his life but when it was time for the viewing, Andrea made sure looked absolutely handsome as if he was just asleep. Our family appreciated the caring, respectfulness and how the entire Ciavarelli family made sure all went seamlessly. Thank you Bill and the Ciavarelli Family! The Vega and Ramos Family”
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.