Veteran services at Dusckas Funeral Home
Veteran families in Erie, PA can turn to Dusckas Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Offers Erie County Veterans Credit and facilitates military honors for eligible veterans." Published pricing lists $2,695 for basic burial and $2,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Dusckas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,280. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, approximately 2 miles from Dusckas Funeral Home. Dusckas Funeral Home 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. Dusckas Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dusckas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,280. 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 Dusckas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dusckas Funeral Home is located at 2607 Buffalo Rd. in Erie, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 899-7656. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dusckas Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Dusckas Funeral Home starts at $2,280. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Dusckas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Offers Erie County Veterans Credit and facilitates military honors for eligible veterans.
Which faith traditions does Dusckas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Multi-denominational), Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Dusckas Funeral Home apart
- Three distinct locations across Erie, PA (Wesleyville, Harborcreek, West Side)
- Digital obituary pages with customization options and photo sharing for families and friends
- Collaborative app for working with the funeral director on arrangements
- Offers Erie County Veterans Credit and facilitates military honors
- Provides grief counseling and after-care programs
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Multi-denominational), Methodist, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.