Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Veteran services at Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Veteran families in Williamsport, PA can turn to Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,875 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 5.0 stars from 1 review.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, honoring veterans, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 4% above 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 Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 59 miles from Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 sets Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart

• Ownership and operation by the Kaufman family, with Scott and Leanne Kaufman purchasing the funeral home in 1996.
• Scott E. Kaufman's background as a former paramedic and his extensive community involvement, including the Loyalsock Lions Club and Nippenose Valley Volunteer Fire Company.
• Leanne Kaufman's dual background as a paramedic and Registered Nurse, with significant experience in home health and hospice care, and over 35 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross.
• Ann Kaufman's unique professional trajectory, including a Master's degree in Security and Intelligence Studies and a career serving U.S. Congressmen, before pursuing funeral service, alongside her active involvement in Catholic church and local civic organizations.
• Affiliation with the Order of the Golden Rule, an association dedicated to ethical service for independently owned and operated funeral homes.
• Detailed online preplanning tools and a comprehensive preplanning checklist, allowing individuals to personalize arrangements for burial or cremation, including specific musical selections, readings, and themes.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

What families have said

Scott came to the home immediately after being called and delivered funeral services the pastor described as 'second to none.' His background as a paramedic informed the care he brought to funeral directing.

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.