Veteran services at Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc.
Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. in Mount Wolf, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $3,090 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,090. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 26 miles from Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, 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 Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,090. 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 Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. is located at 87 South Main St. in Mount Wolf, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 266-3591. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. offer veteran families?
Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. provides traditional burial, cremation, contemporary planning, advanced planning, pets, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (ELCA), Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist, United Church of Christ, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Diehl Funeral Home And Cremation Center, Inc. apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1895.
- Extensive facility renovations, including an enlarged foyer, mahogany-paneled resource library, and well-appointed staterooms.
- Oversized screen projector in a stateroom to enhance service participation.
- Highly personalized merchandise options, including custom casket interiors, fingerprint jewelry, and glass jewelry containing cremains.
- Dedicated services for veterans, including coordination of military honors with the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
- Offers pet services, acknowledging the loss of animal companions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (ELCA), Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist, United Church of Christ, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.