Veteran services at Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. serves veteran families in Mount Holly Springs, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. offers specialized Veteran Services. They also provide information regarding Social Security benefits for eligible survivors of veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 39 miles from Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.. Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 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. Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is located at 501 North Baltimore Avenue in Mount Holly Springs, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 486-3433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. offer veteran families?
Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. provides cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, traditional services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. offers specialized Veteran Services. They also provide information regarding Social Security benefits for eligible survivors of veterans.
Which faith traditions does Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of God, Christ Community Church, Evangelical Free Church, Word of Life Ministries, United Methodist Church families, among others.
What sets Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. apart
- Over 70 years of continuous service in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, since 1950.
- Offers pet cremation services through Hollinger Pet Crematory, Inc.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer and free e-booklets.
- Strong emphasis on personalization, encouraging families to incorporate unique elements like photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature into services.
- Detailed guidance on pre-planning, highlighting benefits like expressing wishes, financial flexibility, and reducing family burden.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
Specializations
- · Cremation
- · Life Celebrants
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Church of God, Christ Community Church, Evangelical Free Church, Word of Life Ministries, United Methodist Church.
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.