Veteran services at Clauser Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Schaefferstown, PA, Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $2,765 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Clauser Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,765. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 17 miles from Clauser 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 Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,765. 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 Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 116 North Carpenter Street in Schaefferstown, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 949-6588. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral service, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian families, among others.
What sets Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any service aspect, that portion is refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to other Dignity Memorial providers in North America.
- Custody of Care Guaranteed: Ensures the loved one is always with them or a trusted partner during cremation.
- Detailed, Certified Process: Cremation performed by CANA-licensed operators.
- Offers catered events and in-home visitations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.