Veteran services at K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc.
K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., located in Allentown, PA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "K.V. Knopp Funeral Home provides professional care experts to guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include private parking and main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,000 for basic burial and $3,075 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, traditional burial, and memorial service. 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 main 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 K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,075. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 36 miles from K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc.. K.V. Knopp 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. K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,075. 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 K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 46 East Susquehanna St. in Allentown, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 797-3031. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. provides veteran services, cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
K.V. Knopp Funeral Home provides professional care experts to guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 125 years of continuous operation, with a history dating back to 1895.
- Participation in the Living Memorial Program, planting a tree seedling as a tribute for qualifying products.
- Dedicated Spanish Consultant on staff to assist Spanish-speaking families.
- Facility features including a main parlor for 100 guests, overflow rooms with speakers, wall-mounted TV for photo displays, and on-site casket and urn showroom.
- Private off-street parking and handicap accessibility.
- Extensive online resources for funeral etiquette, grief support, and pre-planning guidance from Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Mountainville Lions Club
- · Mountainville Crime Watch
- · St. Paul’s R.C. Church
- · St. Vincent de Paul Society
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.