Veteran services at Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Monessen, PA can turn to Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging a service that honors their military service." On-site amenities include 80-space parking lot and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $1,195 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 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 Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,485. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 18 miles from Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc.. Dalfonso-Billick 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. Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,485. 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 Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 441 Reed Ave. in Monessen, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 684-8750. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, veterans services, personalization, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families in securing benefits and arranging a service that honors their military service.
Which faith traditions does Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Extensive facility remodeling and expansion since 1995, including handicapped accessibility and an 80-space parking lot.
- Multi-generational family involvement in funeral service, with James M. Billick, Timothy J. Billick, and Robert H. Billick as key staff.
- Commitment to individualized funeral services, offering a full range of options for all faiths and nationalities.
- Detailed personalization services, including tribute videos, artwork integration, and custom musical selections.
- Comprehensive preplanning resources, including an online preplanning form and flexible funding options.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · All Faiths
- · All Nationalities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths.
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.