Veteran services at James A. Reed Funeral Home
James A. Reed Funeral Home in Pillow, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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). 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 20 miles from James A. Reed 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 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?
James A. Reed 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 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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Dauphin County Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
- · Funeral planning
- · Memorial services
- · Celebration of Life
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Wesleyan Methodist, United Church of Christ.
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.