Veteran services at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc.
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Levittown, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home honors veterans and their families, assists with coordinating government benefits, and offers special pricing on veteran services." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,100 for basic burial and $3,735 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation memorials, veterans funerals, cremation services, and cemetery memorialization. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 8 miles from James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc.. James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 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 J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (215) 943-7240, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 2200 Trenton Road in Levittown, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 943-7240. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funerals, cremation memorials, celebrations of life, veterans funerals, funeral planning in advance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home honors veterans and their families, assists with coordinating government benefits, and offers special pricing on veteran services.
Which faith traditions does James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (Presbyterian, United Christian, Baptist, Methodist) families, among others.
What sets James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Offers a "custody of care guaranteed" program for cremations, ensuring identification safeguarding.
- All crematory operators are licensed and certified by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA).
- Provides specialized veteran services, including assistance with government benefits and special pricing.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee.
- Features flexible chapel space and personalized service options, including a funeral celebrant.
- Offers financial assistance through CareCredit for funeral, cremation, and burial expenses.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Cremation Services
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant (Presbyterian, United Christian, Baptist, Methodist). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.