Veteran services at J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel
For veterans in Morrisville, PA, J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,735 for basic burial and $2,944 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, green burial, and home burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,944. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 7 miles from J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel. 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 J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,944. 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 J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel is located at 41 West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 295-7725. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel provides cremation services, traditional service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, green burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel 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 J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets J Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel apart
- Lower Buck County's oldest continually operating family-owned funeral home.
- Offers customized register books, DVD presentations of family photos, personal websites, framed canvas memorial portraits, custom designed tribute blankets, and personalized memorial candles.
- Provides recording services for memorial events, allowing remote viewing.
- First funeral home in Lower Bucks County to offer a free casket to deceased veterans for traditional funeral or full-service cremation.
- Only funeral home in Lower Bucks County to be a member of the Green Burial Council, offering green burial options and EterniTrees.
- Recipient of 'The Best Funeral Home in Lower Bucks County' for 13 consecutive years and qualified for the Lower Bucks County Business Hall of Fame.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Green Burial
- · Home Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Service Followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
- · Yardley Business Association
- · Knowles-Doyle American Legion Post # 317
- · Sons of the American Legion
- · Morrisville/Yardley Area Rotary Club
- · Green Burial Council (GBC)
Specialties
- · Customized Register Books
- · DVD Presentations of Family Photos
- · Personal Websites
- · Personalized Customer Care
- · Framed Canvas Memorial Portraits
- · Custom Designed Tribute Blankets
- · Personalized Memorial Candles
- · Recording Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal.
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.