Veteran services at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Philadelphia, PA can turn to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include valet parking and large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,275 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 23 miles from Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 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
Does Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (215) 483-1702 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 425 Lyceum Ave. in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 483-1702. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. provides pre-planning, grief support, funeral services, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths (general statement), Catholicism, Christian Denominations (general), Hinduism, Jainism families, among others.
What sets Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1920.
- Largest onsite parking facilities and valet parking.
- Interactive online tributes for memorializing loved ones.
- Online pre-arrangement and at-need arrangement options.
- 24/7 availability of funeral directors.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including articles by a recognized expert.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Resources
- · Veterans Information
- · Legal Advice
- · Online Tributes
- · Pre-Need Services
- · Handicapped Accessible
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths (general statement), Catholicism, Christian Denominations (general), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish Sects. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.