Veteran services at Good Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Altoona, PA can turn to Good Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $2,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Good Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,325. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 52 miles from Good Funeral Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,623 funeral homes in Pennsylvania. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Good Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,325. 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 Good Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Good Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 108 Alto Reste Pk. in Altoona, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 942-3545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Good Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Good Funeral Home, Inc. provides immediate need, pre-planning, products, cremation services, eternal remembrance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Good Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Good Funeral Home, Inc. mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Good Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Non-Denominational) families, among others.
What sets Good Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Located directly within Alto-Reste Park, offering a convenient and integrated setting for funeral and burial services.
- Over 90 years of continuous operation, demonstrating a long-standing presence in the Altoona community.
- Offers a Veteran Memorial Wall on their website to honor service members.
- Provides streaming services for ceremonies, allowing remote participation for family and friends.
- Sponsors and hosts a GriefShare support group, in partnership with Fourth Street Church of God and Alto-Reste Park, offering structured grief recovery based on Biblical principles.
- Detailed online resources for grief guidance, including advice on preparing for a funeral service and FAQs on various service types.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Fourth Street Church Of God
- · Alto-Reste Park
Specialties
- · Veteran Memorial Wall
- · GriefShare Support Group
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Non-Denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.