Veteran services at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.
For veterans in Pittsburgh, PA, John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. provides comprehensive military services, including military-style funerals and coordination of military honors. They assist families with veterans' benefits, headstones, and burial flags. The funeral home also coordinates services with the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies." On-site amenities include on-site parking, chapels, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, military services, cemetery coordination, cemetery markers, and military honors. 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 chapels. 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.
Published pricing at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,275. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 15 miles from John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.. John A. Freyvogel Sons, 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. John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,275. 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 John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. is located at 4900 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 621-1665. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. offer veteran families?
John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, home funeral services, memorial services, international services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. provides comprehensive military services, including military-style funerals and coordination of military honors. They assist families with veterans' benefits, headstones, and burial flags. The funeral home also coordinates services with the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Which faith traditions does John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian (general, implied by 'religious considerations' and 'coordination with clergy') families, among others.
What sets John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. apart
- Operates from a beautifully appointed mansion in Pittsburgh's Shadyside-Oakland area.
- Third-generation Freyvogel family ownership and management since 1907.
- Specializes in international transportation services, including global coordination with consulates and international governments.
- Offers concierge services for event planning, including hotel and luncheon arrangements, and specialized memorial items.
- Provides assistance for families whose pre-planned funeral arrangements have been transferred from other closed funeral homes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · FEMA
Specializations
- · International Transportation Services
- · Global Coordination
- · Coordination with Consulates
- · Services for Various Denominations
- · Cultural Customs and Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian (general, implied by 'religious considerations' and 'coordination with clergy').
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.