Veteran services at Dusckas Funeral Home
Veteran families in Erie, PA can turn to Dusckas Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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). 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Cemetery in PA, about 2 miles from Dusckas 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dusckas Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and specialties
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Multi-denominational), Methodist, Presbyterian. 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.