Veteran services at H.P. Brandt Funeral Home
H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, located in Pittsburgh, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, fountain garden, garden of crosses, and veterans section.
Published pricing at H.P. Brandt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,520. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 17 miles from H.P. Brandt Funeral Home. 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 H.P. Brandt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,520. 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 H.P. Brandt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
H.P. Brandt Funeral Home is located at 1032 Perry Hwy. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 364-4444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does H.P. Brandt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
H.P. Brandt Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, celebration of life, cremation, burial, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does H.P. Brandt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, H.P. Brandt Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does H.P. Brandt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant) families, among others.
What sets H.P. Brandt Funeral Home apart
- On-site cemetery with mountain views and themed gardens including a Fountain Garden, Garden of Crosses, Veterans section, Garden of Eden, Valor Garden, and Garden of Gospels.
- Flexible event space for catered receptions.
- Newly renovated chapel with seating for 120 guests.
- Pet-friendly facilities and a coffee lounge.
- Offers unique keepsake programs such as Memory Portraits, Remembrance Blankets, Fingerprint Jewelry, Keepsake Medallions, and Memory Glass.
- Assistance with time-sensitive travel arrangements, death insurance claims, and Social Security survivors benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.