Veteran services at John F Slater Funeral Home Inc
John F Slater Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Pittsburgh, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,480 for basic burial and $3,090 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,920. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at John F Slater Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,180. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 10 miles from John F Slater Funeral Home Inc. 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
What does a funeral at John F Slater Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,180. 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 F Slater Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John F Slater Funeral Home Inc is located at 4201 Brownsville Road in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 881-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John F Slater Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
John F Slater Funeral Home Inc provides funeral arrangements, public funeral service, private service, pre-planning, outreach, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John F Slater Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, John F Slater Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does John F Slater Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist families, among others.
What sets John F Slater Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation, with multiple generations of the Slater family actively involved in funeral direction and advanced planning.
- The Whitehall House, an adjacent, dedicated gathering space for funeral luncheons and community events.
- Proactive community engagement through educational 'Dine & Learn' and 'Lunch & Learn' events, and 'Seniors For Safe Driving' courses.
- Explicit coordination of military funeral honors and veteran benefits, including arrangements at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
- Ability to facilitate services for a wide range of religious and non-religious preferences, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and non-secular ceremonies.
- Comprehensive aftercare and bereavement support, including resources like 'The Companion' newsletter.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Brentwood Business Owners Association
- · Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce
- · Brentwood EMS Board of Directors
Specialties
- · Advanced Funeral Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Non-secular.
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.