Veteran services at Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Greensburg, PA, Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home provides assistance with veteran paperwork and VA insurance claims. They also coordinate with local resources that offer specialized hospice care for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,275 for basic burial and $2,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.9 stars from 135 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include outer burial container price list, direct cremation, cremation packages, traditional funeral service with cremation, 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 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 32 miles from Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc. Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.9-star rating from 135 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. Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (724) 837-0020, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc is located at 409 West Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 837-0020. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc provides general price list, outer burial container price list, direct cremation, basic funeral service, cremation packages, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides assistance with veteran paperwork and VA insurance claims. They also coordinate with local resources that offer specialized hospice care for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc?
Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.9-star rating across 135 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc apart
- Second-generation family ownership and operation by Natale N. Pantalone and Melanie L. Pantalone.
- Early adoption of technology, including one of the first funeral home websites in Western PA, photo prayer cards, memorial videos, and livestreamed services.
- Comprehensive Aftercare Program, with a dedicated Family Coordinator (Melanie L. Pantalone) assisting with insurance, pension, and veteran paperwork.
- Specialization in green burials, offering environmentally conscious funeral options.
- High customer satisfaction, reflected in a 4.94 out of 5 rating based on 124 reviews.
- Owner Natale N. Pantalone's hands-on approach to facility maintenance and improvement.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Outer Burial Container Price List
- · Graveside Service
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation Packages
- · Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · WCBA
- · WIUF
- · Greensburg Club of Italian Women
- · WANA
- · Angels of Westmoreland Honor Guard
- · Knights of Columbus Council 1222 Jeannette
- · St. Vincent Assembly # 918
- · Immaculate Conception Parish
Specializations
- · Photo Prayer Cards
- · Memorial Videos
- · Livestreamed Services
- · Aftercare Program
- · Certified Crematory Operator
- · Life Celebrants
- · Green Burials
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Our family is incredibly grateful to the team at Pantalone Funeral Home for their exceptional service during my father’s funeral. From the moment we walked in, they handled every detail with the utmost professionalism and dignity. They made a very difficult process much easier to navigate, and we felt truly supported throughout. We highly recommend Pantalone Funeral home to help anyone through the funeral process and advice on all of the other things that need to be done that you would never think of!”
“Nat and Melanie (and Sam) were so helpful and genuine. They provided wonderful guidance and support throughout the entire funeral planning process. Our family felt truly cared for during this difficult time. They did a beautiful job of helping us to honor both of our parents.”
“My family has used Pantalone’s for many years. When my dad passed away we knew without a doubt he was going into the care of Nat and his team. Nat and Melanie really go above and beyond to make sure every detail is taken care of. My mom was also so appreciative of the aftercare Melanie provides and how easy she made it for her. I honestly can not say enough about the professionalism and compassion from Nat, Melanie and their team.”
“Growing up I remember hearing how kind and compassionate Nat’s father Clement was. It’s nice to know Nat and Melanie have carried on his tradition. They were wonderful along with their whole staff during a very difficult time with the passing of our Dad and we can’t thank them enough. They took care of everything for us and go above and beyond what you would expect. My family has gone here for years and we highly recommend them in your time of need!”
“Nat and Melanie were great to work with in a very difficult time. Their intern was wonderful and so helpful as well. I chose a funeral home closest to the Westmoreland hospital, and glad it was this team. They handled everything with kindness and respect.”
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.