Veteran services at Dugan Funeral Home
Veteran families in Bendersville, PA can turn to Dugan Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, graveside service, memorialization, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Dugan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,050. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below 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 55 miles from Dugan Funeral Home. 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 Dugan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,050. 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 Dugan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dugan Funeral Home is located at 111 South Main St. in Bendersville, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 677-8215. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dugan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dugan Funeral Home provides personalized service, cremation, funeral service, viewing, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dugan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dugan Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dugan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Brethren families, among others.
What sets Dugan Funeral Home apart
- A family funeral business in continuous operation since the mid-1800s, demonstrating a long-standing presence in the community.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including specialized guidance for children, infant loss, and a year of weekly grief messages.
- Extensive advance planning services, including seminars and online tools, to help families prepare for future needs.
- Active community involvement and affiliations of multiple staff members with local organizations and churches.
- Offers livestreaming services for remote participation in funeral ceremonies.
- Provides dedicated services for honoring veterans, including assistance with benefits and military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Bendersville Fire Company
- · Vigilant Hose Company
- · Union Fire Company In Carlisle
- · Rotary Club Of Shippensburg
- · Masonic Lodge 336, Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336 F.&A.M, Gettysburg
- · Middle Spring Presbyterian Church
- · Caring Continuum
- · End Of Life Committee
Specialties
- · Personalized Service
- · Grief Support
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Advance Planning
- · Monument Consultant
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Brethren, Church of God, Mennonite, Baptist, Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, Quaker.
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.