Veteran services at John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home
Veteran families in Masontown, PA can turn to John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home provides services at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Washington, PA) and the West Virginia National Cemetery (Grafton, WV)." On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, cremation services, burial, and burial vaults. 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 funeral chapel. 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 S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. 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 35 miles from John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home. John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home 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 S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home is located at 7 River Avenue in Masontown, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 583-8811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home offer veteran families?
John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, funeral pre-planning, cremation services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home provides services at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Washington, PA) and the West Virginia National Cemetery (Grafton, WV).
Which faith traditions does John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Mennonite, Methodist families, among others.
What sets John S Maykuth Jr Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and -operated since 1946.
- Provides service at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies and the West Virginia National Cemetery.
- Offers special discounts on pre-planned services, such as 2% off on arrangements.
- Funeral chapel is accommodating to large gatherings.
- Personalizes every detail of services to honor the loved one's memory.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · All Faiths
- · National Cemetery Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Mennonite, Methodist.
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.