Veteran services at Lambie Funeral Home
Lambie Funeral Home, located in Philadelphia, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, honoring veterans, and plant memorial trees. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include retired flag donation box.
Published pricing at Lambie Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 17 miles from Lambie Funeral Home. 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 Lambie Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Lambie Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lambie Funeral Home is located at 8000 Rowland Ave. in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 332-6110. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lambie Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lambie Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, customized funerals, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lambie Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lambie Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lambie Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Protestant families, among others.
What sets Lambie Funeral Home apart
- Digital obituaries with photo and memory sharing features
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation for memorial tree plantings
- Retired Flag Donation Box on-site
- Community Lending Library
- Active involvement in local initiatives, including Mayfair Memorial Playground rebuilding and maintenance
- Monthly Bereavement Support Group meetings (October-June)
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Philadelphia Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · William L. Elkins Lodge No. 271
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalized Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Need Arrangements
- · Digital Obituaries
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Protestant. 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.