Veteran services at Emig Funeral Home
Emig Funeral Home in Dover, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $1,795 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.
Published pricing at Emig Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 32 miles from Emig 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 Emig Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Emig Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Emig Funeral Home is located at 47 North Queen Street in Dover, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 292-2931. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Emig Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Emig Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, traditional funeral, celebration of life, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Emig Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Emig Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Emig Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Global Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ (UCC), Bible Church (Freedom Biker Church, Church of the Open Door) families, among others.
What sets Emig Funeral Home apart
- Generations of family operation, currently managed by Daniel W. Cupp, Jr.'s wife and daughters, continuing his legacy.
- Services extend beyond state lines, serving a broad region of Pennsylvania.
- Meticulous structuring and tailoring of services to meet individual family needs.
- Commitment to transparency in discussing all service details and options.
- Offers a 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
- Provides a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email.
Military and veteran services listed
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Global Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ (UCC), Bible Church (Freedom Biker Church, Church of the Open Door).
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.