Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc.

Veteran services at Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc.

For veterans in New Britain, PA, Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home Inc. offers specialized veteran services, providing assistance with filing for social security and veteran benefits. They have a dedicated section on their website for veteran services, underscoring their commitment to honoring those who have served." Published pricing lists $6,355 for basic burial and $2,155 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include immediate cremation, cremation followed by a memorial service, funeral service with cremation following, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $2,155. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 5 miles from Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc.. Joseph A. Fluehr lll 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. Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,155. 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 Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. is located at 241 East Butler Ave. in New Britain, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 340-9654. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?

Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. provides immediate cremation, cremation followed by a memorial service, funeral service with cremation following, pre-planning, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home Inc. offers specialized veteran services, providing assistance with filing for social security and veteran benefits. They have a dedicated section on their website for veteran services, underscoring their commitment to honoring those who have served.

Which faith traditions does Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Joseph A. Fluehr lll Funeral Home Inc. apart

On-site crematory, allowing for direct oversight of the cremation process.
In-house Certified Life Celebrants for personalized and individualized services, accommodating diverse spiritual and secular needs.
Strong family legacy and multi-generational involvement in funeral service.
Active community involvement and leadership roles held by the founders in professional and local organizations.
Specialized veteran services with dedicated resources and support.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation Followed by a Memorial Service

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Immediate Cremation
· Funeral Service with Cremation Following

On-site facilities

· On-Site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Cremation Association of North America
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Funeral Ethics Association
· Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
· Northampton Township Business and Professional Association
· Northampton Township Historical Society
· Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
· Buxmont Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Certified Celebrants
· Veteran Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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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.