Veteran services at Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc
Veteran families in Monroeville, PA can turn to Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc. offers specialized services dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the military, acknowledging their sacrifices and providing appropriate recognition." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring life 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 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 Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc: direct cremation from $2,045. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 23 miles from Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc. Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel 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. Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,045. 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 Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc is located at 4335 Northern Pike in Monroeville, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 372-2100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc offer veteran families?
Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc provides honoring life, planning ahead, veterans services, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc. offers specialized services dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the military, acknowledging their sacrifices and providing appropriate recognition.
What sets Gene H. Corl Funeral Chapel Inc apart
- Redefining funeral service with a focus on "Celebrating Life" rather than mourning death.
- Offices and chapel designed to be warm and comfortable, offering a one-of-a-kind, welcoming environment.
- Specialized and dedicated services for honoring veterans.
- Provision of daily email affirmations for comfort and healing, alongside comprehensive grief resources.
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- · Veterans Services
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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.
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.