Kohut Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Kohut Funeral Home Inc

Kohut Funeral Home Inc, located in Allentown, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,390 for basic burial and $2,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Kohut Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,975. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 38 miles from Kohut 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.

Kohut Funeral Home Inc lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.

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 Kohut Funeral Home Inc apart

• Generational family service with over 50 years of operation in Allentown.
• Offers Digital Memorial Slideshows on a 50-inch plasma screen, including video and voice-over options.
• Features Ketchup, a certified therapy dog, available to provide comfort to families.
• Provides pre-planning options with financial benefits through the Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA).
• Affiliated with the National Funeral Director's Association and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Slovak Catholic, Ukrainian Catholic (Byzantine Rite), Ukrainian Orthodox.

Branches of service mentioned

Kohut Funeral Home Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:

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.