Veteran services at Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
For veterans in Belle Vernon, PA, Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life services, permanent memorialization, veteran's services, burial, cremation, and graveside/committal service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,470. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 20 miles from Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, 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 Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,470. 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 Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is located at 700 Broad Ave. in Belle Vernon, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 929-5300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. provides funerals, obituaries, pre-planning, honoring life services, healing experiences, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. apart
- Emphasis on designing "healing experiences" that address both physical arrangements and emotional support.
- Provision of a free online platform, BeRemembered.com, for recording and sharing life legacies.
- Comprehensive grief support including online counseling, group support, and daily email affirmations.
- One of the largest facilities in the Mon Valley, including an on-site crematory, while maintaining a personalized approach.
- Second-generation family ownership since 1954, building on a legacy established in 1903.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside/Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Orthodox, Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist.
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.