Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.

Veteran services at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.

Veteran families in Bangor, PA can turn to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home can arrange for military honors for qualified veterans as part of their traditional services." On-site amenities include reception space available, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,660 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 45 miles from Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.. Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services 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. Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is located at 314 South 1St Street in Bangor, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 588-4522. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. offer veteran families?

Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. provides traditional services, visitations, funeral services, memorial services, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home can arrange for military honors for qualified veterans as part of their traditional services.

Which faith traditions does Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.

What sets Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation by the Gaffney and Parsons families across three distinct locations.
Extensive historical roots, with one location continuously operating as an undertaking business since 1870.
Emphasis on personalized funeral and cremation services, offering unique options for tributes like custom caskets, urns, and military honors.
Provision of comprehensive grief support resources through the "Griefwords Online Library" and guidance from their licensed funeral directors.
Strong local community engagement and affiliations with various civic and religious organizations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Services
· Committal Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Reception Space Available

· Handicap Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Assoc.
· Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Assoc.
· Eastern PA Funeral Directors Assoc.
· Father DeNisco Council of the Knights of Columbus
· Bangor Elks Lodge
· Bangor Jacksonian Club
· Bangor Exchange Club
· Slate Belt Heritage Center

Specializations

· Traditional service
· Burial service
· Funeral service
· Memorial service
· Cremation
· Special service for veterans
· Pre-arrangements
· Grief support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Non-denominational Christian.

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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.

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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.