Veteran services at James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Penndel, PA, James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home provides resources and information related to veteran benefits, as indicated by a 'Veterans' category in their website's links section." Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $1,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,020. That places direct cremation roughly 57% below 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 8 miles from James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc.. James O Bradley 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 O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,020. 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 O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 260 Bellevue Avenue in Penndel, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 757-3379. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral planning, pre-planning, pre-paid funeral contracts, visitation, funeral mass, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides resources and information related to veteran benefits, as indicated by a 'Veterans' category in their website's links section.
Which faith traditions does James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets James O Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over sixty years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning multiple generations of the Diabelko family.
- Specialized online resources and articles dedicated to grief support for children and teenagers.
Burial & cremation services
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Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited Business
Specializations
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.