Veteran services at Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory
For veterans in Carlisle, PA, Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $6,100 for basic burial and $3,280 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.7 stars from 53 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $3,280. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 35 miles from Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory has a 4.7-star rating from 53 Google reviews.
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 Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,280. 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 Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 2020 West Trindle Rd. in Carlisle, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 243-4511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory provides personalized service, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Church of God, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory?
Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory holds a 4.7-star rating across 53 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Comprehensive grief support programs: "Everything After" for practical tasks and "Brighter Mornings" with therapist-created courses and online support groups.
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- "Away From Home Assurance" program for individuals who pass away while traveling.
- Deep family history and continuous operation since 1919.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Advance Planning
- · Personalization
- · Cremation Services
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Church of God, Catholic, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“My family chose Hoffman Funeral home to care for my brothers final arrangements. The staff at Hoffman are exceptional. They guided us through the entire process of gathering all the required information and were very patient and explained and answered our questions along the way. After my brothers service, the staff continued to reach out to us to offer ways to deal with grief. I would recommend Hoffman Funeral home services. They are top-notch.”
“Hoffman funeral home just recently did a service for my mother. Our family was treated very well and the director we worked with was kind, flexible and responsive to all of our needs. In the end we were very satisfied with the service they helped us put together.”
“We are most grateful for the kind care we received from Hoffman after my mom's passing. This team is compassionate, dignified & respectful. From the first call to arrange transportation of Mom's body, to the closing of her grave, Hoffman detailed the whole process step by step. Thank-you, Hoffman, for everything.”
“The entire team at Hoffman’s Funeral Home were fantastic. Bryan walked my Dad and the rest of the family through options for my mom’s care following her passing. It was thoughtful, sensitive, reverent. Could not have asked for better support. Thank you.”
“I would never recommend this place. They have know hearts for poor families. Some people can't get insurance do to health problems. This funeral home has know hearts. For families that can't afford upfront to pay. Some people can't afford fancy funerals. Why can't they get payment plans. Bad enough they lost a love one. Then a funeral home all they want is money. If I could I'd give know stars. Hopefully when this is read you loss business. Not everybody has money.”
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.