Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa

Veteran services at Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa

Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa serves veteran families in Beaver Falls, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Gabauer Funeral Homes' FAQs indicate that almost all veterans are eligible for free military funeral honors and assistance with memorial objects such as headstones, flags, and medallions." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,755 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 33% below 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 34 miles from Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa. Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa 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. Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa is located at 117 Blackhawk Rd. in Beaver Falls, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 846-4500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa offer veteran families?

Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Gabauer Funeral Homes' FAQs indicate that almost all veterans are eligible for free military funeral honors and assistance with memorial objects such as headstones, flags, and medallions.

Which faith traditions does Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Christian, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Gabauer-Lutton, Chippewa apart

Family-owned and operated across three locations in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Owns and operates an onsite crematory with certified staff, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
Over a century of service to families in Beaver County and surrounding communities.
Offers pre-arrangement discounts for pre-paid funeral services.
Staff includes the current Beaver County Coroner, David J. Gabauer.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Onsite Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory

Specializations

· Pre-Arrangement

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Christian, Catholic.

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How 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.