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. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
Facilities on site include chapel.
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). 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 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County in DE, about 21 miles from Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, 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 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?
Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Mennonite, Presbyterian, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.'s description of its services mentions these branches:
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.