Veteran services at Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc.
Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., located in Scottdale, PA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home provides comprehensive services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Services, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. Frank Kapr, the owner, is a proud Army Veteran." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,335 for basic burial and $2,760 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and veterans 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 family garden and on-site 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 Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,760. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 33 miles from Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc.. Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,760. 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 Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 417 Pittsburgh Street in Scottdale, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 887-6110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral home services, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides comprehensive services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Services, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. Frank Kapr, the owner, is a proud Army Veteran.
Which faith traditions does Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Specialized 'In The Line Of Duty' tributes for emergency responders, including customized burial vaults or urns at no charge.
- Offering in-home funeral and cremation planning consultations for immediate needs or pre-arrangement.
- Facilities include a dedicated Family Center and a serene Family Garden for diverse service needs.
- Frank Kapr's personal involvement in mass fatality recovery efforts (US Air Flight #427 in 1994 and United Airlines Flight #93 in 2001).
- Frank Kapr's leadership roles, including President of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (2020-2022).
- Provision of video tributes and comprehensive online services for obituaries, guestbooks, and service information.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Associations
- · Pennsylvania State Funeral Directors Association
- · Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong Counties Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practitioners
- · Glenn Gelder Foundation for Mass Fatality Preparedness
- · Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
- · Scottdale Kiwanis Club
- · Charities Limited
Specializations
- · Firefighters Line of Duty Tributes
- · Law Enforcement Line of Duty Tributes
- · Emergency Medical Personnel Line of Duty Tributes
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.