Veteran services at James A. Reed Funeral Home
James A. Reed Funeral Home in Pillow, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Veteran Services Available" Published pricing lists $5,490 for basic burial and $3,015 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at James A. Reed Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,015. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above 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 20 miles from James A. Reed Funeral Home. James A. Reed Funeral Home 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. James A. Reed Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at James A. Reed 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 James A. Reed Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James A. Reed Funeral Home is located at 137 Market Street in Pillow, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 758-4294. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James A. Reed Funeral Home offer veteran families?
James A. Reed Funeral Home provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief support, online counseling, interactive aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James A. Reed Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Veteran Services Available
Which faith traditions does James A. Reed Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Wesleyan Methodist, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets James A. Reed Funeral Home apart
- Extensive online grief support services, including counseling with Dr. Virginia Simpson, interactive videos, and 365 daily email affirmations.
- Emphasis on personalized services to help families tell the unique stories of their loved ones.
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation, with a history dating back to 1880.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Dauphin County Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Funeral planning
- · Memorial services
- · Celebration of Life
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Wesleyan Methodist, United Church of Christ.
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.