Veteran services at Harding Funeral Home
Harding Funeral Home in Slatington, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, graveside service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Harding Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,690. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 50 miles from Harding 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Harding Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant Christian (including Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran, United Church of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.