Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. Edward L. Collins, Jr. was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War." On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and ample street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,100 for basic burial and $3,285 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,285. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, approximately 21 miles from Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.. Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,285. 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 Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 86 Pine St. in Oxford, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 932-9584. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. provides honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice and patriotism. Edward L. Collins, Jr. was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War.

Which faith traditions does Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Mennonite, Presbyterian, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Three generations of family funeral directors
Historic Victorian-style home built in 1885, operating as a funeral home since the 1940s
Specialized services for honoring veterans
Extensive grief resources, including tailored advice for children and a 365-day email support program
On-site chapel with seating for over 100 guests and private family lounge

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

On-site facilities

· Victorian Style Home

· Chapel

· Private Family Lounge

· Handicap Accessibility

· Sound System Throughout Building

· Parking Lot

· Ample Street Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Mennonite, Presbyterian, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Marines

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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.

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How 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.