Veteran services at Kenyon Funeral Home Inc
Kenyon Funeral Home Inc, located in Elkland, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,425 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, burial, cremation, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Kenyon Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 Bath National Cemetery in NY, about 25 miles from Kenyon Funeral Home Inc. 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 does a funeral at Kenyon Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Kenyon Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kenyon Funeral Home Inc is located at 214 West Main Street in Elkland, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 258-7320. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kenyon Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Kenyon Funeral Home Inc provides pre-planning, grief support, veterans services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kenyon Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kenyon Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kenyon Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Kenyon Funeral Home Inc apart
- Established in 1889, making it one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in the region.
- Founders were cabinet makers who personally constructed caskets and horse-drawn hearses.
- Deep family history, with a 4th generation funeral director actively involved in local community organizations.
- Staff members hold significant roles in local civic and religious organizations, including the fire department, ambulance service, and church boards.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages delivered via email.
- Provides extensive online resources, including detailed funeral etiquette guidance and historical articles about the firm and its founders.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Osceola Lodge No. 421 F&AM
- · Highland Cemetery Association
Specialties
- · Preplanning
- · Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.