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 their own words: "Berry Highland South offers specialized veterans planning services, including a dedicated Veterans section within its on-site cemetery. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, it also provides military funeral honors and, for eligible individuals, no-cost burial and funeral services for homeless veterans and first responders who have died in the line of duty." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. 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 large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, fountain garden, garden of crosses, and veterans section. 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 H.P. Brandt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,520. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above 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 17 miles from H.P. Brandt Funeral Home. H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 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. H.P. Brandt Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Berry Highland South offers specialized veterans planning services, including a dedicated Veterans section within its on-site cemetery. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, it also provides military funeral honors and, for eligible individuals, no-cost burial and funeral services for homeless veterans and first responders who have died in the line of duty.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.