Veteran services at J&J Spratt Funeral Home
For veterans in New Brighton, PA, J&J Spratt Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at J&J Spratt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,950. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 29 miles from J&J Spratt 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 J&J Spratt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,950. 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&J Spratt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
J&J Spratt Funeral Home is located at 1612 Third Avenue in New Brighton, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 843-1050. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does J&J Spratt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
J&J Spratt Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does J&J Spratt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, J&J Spratt Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does J&J Spratt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Evangelical Protestant, Presbyterian, Evangelical Free Church of America families, among others.
What sets J&J Spratt Funeral Home apart
- Personalized funeral services tailored to individual family wishes and values.
- Comprehensive cremation options, including traditional services followed by cremation, memorial services, and graveside services.
- Extensive local grief support resources, including specific groups for loss of a child and general loss, with meeting locations and contact information.
- Assistance with veteran services, including facilitating military honors.
- Preplanning resources available online, including forms and checklists.
- Staff includes a Funeral Director who is also an Esquire (Joseph M. Spratt).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Evangelical Protestant, Presbyterian, Evangelical Free Church of America. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.