Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Inc

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Inc in Waynesboro, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,000 for basic burial and $2,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran's benefits, graveside service, complete cremation service, immediate cremation service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Published pricing at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,850. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 48 miles from Grove-Bowersox 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 sets Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Inc apart

• Multi-generational family ownership, with Jeremy and Andrea Bowersox continuing the legacy started by James and Barbara A. Bowersox.
• Operation of two distinct locations: Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home in Waynesboro and Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home in Greencastle.
• In-house monument and marker services provided through Bowersox Memorials, offering a variety of materials, styles, and cleaning for existing memorials.
• Jeanette M. Moore, a licensed funeral director on staff, holds the distinction of being the first female funeral director in Franklin County, licensed in 2000.
• Comprehensive online resources, including detailed guidance on 'What to Do when Death Occurs' and information on Social Security benefits.
• Active involvement in local community organizations, exemplified by Jeremy A. Bowersox's role as a Past Master of Acacia Lodge #586.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic.

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.