Veteran services at Harding Funeral Home
Harding Funeral Home in Slatington, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Harding Funeral Home assists families with navigating military death benefits and service options through the Veterans Administration." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $3,690 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, graveside service, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Harding Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,690. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 50 miles from Harding Funeral Home. Harding 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. Harding Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Harding Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,690. 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 Harding Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harding Funeral Home is located at 25 North Second St. in Slatington, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 767-3011. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harding Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Harding Funeral Home provides funeral service arrangements, casket choices, funeral flowers, individualized funeral services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harding Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Harding Funeral Home assists families with navigating military death benefits and service options through the Veterans Administration.
Which faith traditions does Harding Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant Christian (including Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran, United Church of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Harding Funeral Home apart
- Offers grief breathwork circles and healing breathwork sessions, provided by Funeral Director Amber M. Horvath, who is a certified breathwork facilitator.
- Advocates for green burials and the death positive movement.
- Provides a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Produces personalized online memorials and tribute videos.
- Staff includes a past president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and an Assistant Professor of Funeral Service Education, demonstrating deep professional engagement and expertise.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant Christian (including Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran, United Church of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.