Veteran services at FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home
Veteran families in Yardley, PA can turn to FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers military services as part of their funeral service options." 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. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.0 stars across 8.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include serene chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,325. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 4 miles from FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home. FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home offers military services as part of their funeral service options.
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 & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Grief Education
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.