Veteran services at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory
Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory serves veteran families in York, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. provides extensive veteran services, including assistance with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. They offer specific veteran cremation and funeral packages and help families complete necessary forms for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs."
Published pricing at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory: direct cremation from $5,965. That places direct cremation roughly 151% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, approximately 32 miles from Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory 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. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,965. 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 Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory is located at 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 767-1551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory starts at $5,965. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. provides extensive veteran services, including assistance with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors. They offer specific veteran cremation and funeral packages and help families complete necessary forms for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
What sets Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory apart
- On-site crematory with over 9,000 cremations personally performed
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all services
- Family-owned and operated with multiple locations across Central Pennsylvania
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and military honors
- Personalized funeral and cremation tribute packages
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
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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.