Veteran services at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home
Veteran families in Pittsburgh, PA can turn to Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, graveside services, cemetery flower delivery, and custom memorial videos. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and ground burial gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 10 miles from Jefferson Memorial 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
Does Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (412) 655-4501 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home is located at 301 Curry Hollow Rd. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 655-4501. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, traditional burial, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Baptist), All faiths (as stated by the funeral home) families, among others.
What sets Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home apart
- Combined funeral home and 180-acre cemetery with an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Fourth-generation family ownership by the Neel family.
- ArbNet Accredited Arboretum Level II, featuring over 200 distinct species of trees and shrubs.
- Integration of historical artifacts and architectural elements within the cemetery grounds, including granite pillars from the original Bank of Pittsburgh and Roman Vases from Pompeii.
- Dedicated burial gardens for children, veterans (including a Civil War Marker), and integrated pet/people sections.
- Extensive grief support resources, including interactive aftercare, daily email affirmations, and specialized support for children.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · ArbNet Accredited Arboretum Level II
- · Phipps Sustainable Landcare Accredited
- · ISA Certified Arborist
- · BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
- · ICCFA Most Personalized Service/Memorial
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Connecticut Funeral Directors Association
- · Order of the Golden Rule Young Professionals Group
Specialties
- · Arboretum
- · Veterans Affairs Benefits
- · Grief Support for Kids
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Baptist), All faiths (as stated by the funeral home).
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.