Veteran services at FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home
Veteran families in Yardley, PA can turn to FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include serene chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,475 for basic burial and $3,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.0 stars across 8 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include serene chapel.
Published pricing at FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,325. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 4 miles from FitzGerald-Sommer 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.
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,325. 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 FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home is located at 17 South Delaware Avenue in Yardley, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 493-2228. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home provides funeral service, burial services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 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 FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
How do families rate FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home?
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home holds a 4.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home apart
- Extensive grief education and support resources, including articles and guidance from Dr. Bill Webster, their Director of Grief Education, who is a Fellow in Thanatology and brings personal experience with loss.
- Offering both traditional religious/military services and non-traditional 'life celebration' options to accommodate diverse family preferences.
- Detailed guidance on various cemetery types and cremation disposition options, including unique alternatives like artificial coral reefs or space launches for cremated remains.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Education
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.
What families have said
Peter coordinated daily arrangements to support a family's memorial service, creating a memorable tribute to the departed. He and Rich maintained consistent quality across two burial services nine years apart.
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.