Veteran services at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in West Chester, PA, DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,315 for basic burial and $3,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, private crematory, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,745. That places direct cremation roughly 58% 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 Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, about 25 miles from DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd 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 DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,745. 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 DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 410 North Church Street in West Chester, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 696-1181. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, funeral arrangements, obituary writing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (general), Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 150 years of continuous service, tracing roots back to 1840.
- Family-owned and operated, with multiple generations of the DellaVecchia family actively involved.
- Located in a historic 1881 building featuring original stained glass, detailed woodwork, and eight fireplaces.
- Offers a private, on-site crematory for cremation services.
- Specializes in comprehensive Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Provides extensive online resources for grief support, pre-planning, and funeral etiquette.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Crematory
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cemetery Services - Other
- · Columbarium
- · Cremation Society
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Garden Crypts
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Lawn Crypts
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (general), Catholic, Presbyterian.
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.