Veteran services at Hancock Funeral Home Ltd
For veterans in Philadelphia, PA, Hancock Funeral Home Ltd coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Hancock Funeral Home Ltd: direct cremation from $775. That places direct cremation roughly 67% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 16 miles from Hancock Funeral Home Ltd. 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 Hancock Funeral Home Ltd cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $775. 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 Hancock Funeral Home Ltd located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hancock Funeral Home Ltd is located at 8018 Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 332-1099. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Hancock Funeral Home Ltd offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Hancock Funeral Home Ltd starts at $775. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Hancock Funeral Home Ltd help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hancock Funeral Home Ltd assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.