Veteran services at Dengler Funeral Home, Inc.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Birdsboro, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Dengler Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 42 miles from Dengler 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 Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 144 North Spruce St. in Birdsboro, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 582-2292. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $3,395. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers personalized services, including tribute videos and custom displays.
- Provides life celebrant services for non-clergy led ceremonies.
- Specialized veteran services to honor military personnel.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning and grief support resources.
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.