Veteran services at Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home
Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $1,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 14 miles from Edward P. Kanai 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 Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 P. Kanai Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home is located at 500 Greenfield Ave. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 521-1943. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home provides funeral service arrangements, pre-planning, grief support, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home apart
- Fourth-generation family-owned business established in 1910, offering over a century of continuous service.
- Provides individualized funeral services for families of all faiths and nationalities.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email, in addition to external grief resources.
- Comprehensive veterans' services, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and arranging Military Funeral Honors.
- Flexible pre-planning options available online, by phone, mail, or email, with prepayment plans to mitigate future costs.
- Website features direct flower ordering, enhanced obituaries with guest books, and email notifications for new notices.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Families of all faiths and nationalities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, All Faiths.
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.