John F Slater Funeral Home Inc

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 their own words: "John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military funeral honors, assists with veteran benefits, submits necessary paperwork, and can arrange for burial in national cemeteries such as the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. They also host annual Memorial Day events to honor fallen service members." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

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). 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 10 miles from John F Slater Funeral Home Inc. John F Slater 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. John F Slater Funeral Home Inc is among them.

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?

John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military funeral honors, assists with veteran benefits, submits necessary paperwork, and can arrange for burial in national cemeteries such as the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. They also host annual Memorial Day events to honor fallen service members.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· The Whitehall House

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Advanced Funeral Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Non-secular.

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How 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.