Veteran services at Furman Home for Funerals
Furman Home for Funerals in Leola, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Assistance with navigating veteran benefits and related resources." On-site amenities include on-site chapel (accommodates up to 100 guests), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,888 for basic burial and $2,388 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel (accommodates up to 100 guests). 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 Furman Home for Funerals: direct cremation from $2,388. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, approximately 30 miles from Furman Home for Funerals. Furman Home for Funerals 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. Furman Home for Funerals is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Furman Home for Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,388. 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 Furman Home for Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Furman Home for Funerals is located at 59 West Main Street in Leola, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 656-6833. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Furman Home for Funerals offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Furman Home for Funerals starts at $2,388. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Furman Home for Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with navigating veteran benefits and related resources.
Which faith traditions does Furman Home for Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths families, among others.
What sets Furman Home for Funerals apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1952, offering over 70 years of service to the Lancaster County community.
- Ability to accommodate up to 100 guests for on-site services.
- Provision of resources for grief counseling and support groups.
- Offers a range of services from pre-planning to traditional burial and various cremation options.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Funeral Pre-Planning
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Graveside Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Services for all faiths
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.