Veteran services at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery serves veteran families in Pgh, PA with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 11 miles from Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. 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
Does Jefferson Memorial Cemetery publish funeral prices?
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (412) 655-4500 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Jefferson Memorial Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery is located at 4048 Lincoln Way in Pgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 655-4500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Jefferson Memorial Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery 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.
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.