Veteran services at Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home
Veteran families in Olyphant, PA can turn to Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,015 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 6 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large selection of memorial products.
Published pricing at Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,015. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 77 miles from Hudak-O’Shea 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 Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,015. 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 Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home is located at 115 Garfield Ave. in Olyphant, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 383-9033. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Reformed, Jewish, Evangelical Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home?
Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with the Gabriel family's legacy dating back to 1968 and Hudak-O'Shea's establishment in 1998, now unified under Lawrence A. Gabriel III.
- Arrangements can be made in the privacy of a family's home, offering comfort and convenience.
- Specialized grief support resources are available for children, addressing their unique needs during loss.
- Comprehensive management of all funeral details, aiming to reduce logistical burdens on grieving families.
- Staff members are actively involved in numerous local civic, church, and youth organizations, demonstrating deep community ties.
- Offers online memorial creation, tribute video production, and integrated flower ordering directly through their website.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · LCBA - Loyal Christian Benefits Association
- · PNC Bank
- · Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company
- · Lackawanna County Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Children Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Reformed, Jewish, Evangelical Christian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Donna and Patrick O'Shea are very professional Funeral Directors and exceeded my family's expectations in the way they conducted my mother's funeral arrangements, with proper and timely attention to all of the many details involved. Donna is a perfectionist with obvious extensive experience in the artistic aspects of mortuary science. I would highly recommend entrusting arrangements to her and Pat during this difficult time in our lives.”
“The care and compassionate was shown during our time of grief and need was exceptional”
“Donna and the entire team at Hudak-O'Shea Funeral Home epitomizes care, professionalism and patience in the time when we needed it the most. On top of the tremendous grief that comes with the loss of a family member, handling the final arrangements can be a tremendous weight. However, due to assistance from Donna and her staff, that weight was much easier to bear. My family can not thank Donna enough for her time, efforts and expertise in bringing my Uncle Bobby back home for his final resting place. From the first time in speaking with Donna, to the last, she put my mind at ease and was helpful in everyway possible. For the funeral, Donna and her team went above and beyond to help and make sure everything was exactly the way the family wanted. For that, we will forever be thankful to Hudak-O'Shea Funeral Home. ~The Clancy Family”
“Donna and PJ are excellent to work with. They make a very difficult time less stressful.”
“Donna was extremely nice to work with as she walked us through the process”
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.