Veteran services at J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home
J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home serves veteran families in West Newton, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $3,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, earth burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,150. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 22 miles from J William McCauley Jr 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 William McCauley Jr Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,150. 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 William McCauley Jr Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home is located at 901 Vine Street in West Newton, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 872-6699. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home offer veteran families?
J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home provides funeral service arrangements, pre-planning, grief support, ordering flowers, veterans headstones, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Church of God, Christian (Bible Fellowship), Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets J William McCauley Jr Funeral Home apart
- Online flower ordering directly from their site, bypassing wire service fees.
- Enhanced obituaries with guest books and options for food gifts and sympathy cards.
- Automatic email subscription for new obituary notices.
- Comprehensive pre-planning tools available online to document wishes and potentially mitigate future costs.
- Dedicated support for veterans' services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
- Personalized service highlighted in numerous client testimonials, often mentioning specific staff members like Barry.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Church of God, Christian (Bible Fellowship), Catholic, Methodist. 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.