Veteran services at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Johnstown, PA can turn to Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,500 for basic burial and $3,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: casket, urn, burial vault, cemetery plot selection, grave site coordination, burial services, cremation services, veterans funeral honors, and veterans headstone assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,000. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 46 miles from Francis G. Ozog 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.
Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. 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 Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,000. 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 Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 710 Broad St. in Johnstown, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 539-5127. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. provides individualized funeral services, funeral arrangements, casket selection, funeral flowers, obituary services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox, Protestant families, among others.
What sets Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Provides guidance on choosing monument retailers and understanding cemetery regulations.
- Assists with filing paperwork for Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits.
- Offers pre-planning services to help families express wishes in advance.
- Specializes in veterans' services, including headstones and burial flags.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox, Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Polish, Armenian, Greek, Croatian, Serbian, Arabic, Romanian, Norwegian, Haitian Creole, Latin, Italian, Portuguese, American Sign Language, Hmong, Vietnamese, Albanian, Tagalog, Bisaya, Ge'ez, Amharic, Taiwanese, Hebrew, Khmer, Nepali, Kiswahili, Ukrainian, Russian, Navajo.
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.