Veteran services at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc
Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Mount Pleasant, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Services for dedicated and beloved Veterans are a stated specialization." On-site amenities include lighted parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,790 for basic burial and $1,655 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 8 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, traditional burial service, traditional same day burial service, direct burial services, and full service cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,655. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc. Galone-Caruso 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. Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,655. 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 Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc is located at 204 Eagle Street in Mount Pleasant, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 547-2410. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning options, traditional burial service, traditional same day burial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Services for dedicated and beloved Veterans are a stated specialization.
Which faith traditions does Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Denominations, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc?
Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc holds a 5.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc apart
- Annual "Remembrance at Christmas" Memorial Service for families to honor loved ones.
- Specialization in serving specific groups including local Firemen, Policemen, PA State Police, Veterans, and Motorcycle Riding Friends.
- Long-standing independent, family-owned and operated funeral home with over 80 years of continuous service.
- Facility includes a dedicated Meditation/Sitting Room for quiet reflection.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Traditional Burial Service
- · Traditional Same Day Burial Service
- · Direct Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Full Service Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong Counties Funeral Directors Association
- · Mount Pleasant Rotary Club
Specializations
- · Serving All Faiths and Denominations
- · Knowledge of Various Rites and Religious Ceremonies
- · Knowledge of Local and Ethnic Customs
- · Serving Firemen
- · Serving Policemen
- · Serving PA State Police
- · Serving Veterans
- · Serving Motorcycle Riding Friends
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths and Denominations, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Compassionate, comforting, friendly. This funeral home did a great job and were very professional”
“This is the best funeral home ever. They follow all requests and they make this very difficult processing the death of a loved as gentle and smooth as possible. They are very caring.”
“Scott; Chris and the entire staff are so kind and compassionate. This year was one of the toughest times that we had but they helped us through it all.”
“Very professional, caring, compassionate staff.... Chris is the best !”
“Scott is the best”
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.