Veteran services at Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc
Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc in Pittsburgh, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,895 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, about 14 miles from Lawrence T Miller 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 Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc is located at 460 Lincoln Avenue in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 761-2441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc provides personalized services, advanced planning, preplanning, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Lawrence T Miller Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated with a multi-generational legacy in the same historic location since 1957.
- Staff members, including Janice Miller Stein (CFSP) and Kurt A. Stein (recipient of John Rebol and Mu Sigma Alpha awards), hold high professional credentials and academic achievements in mortuary science.
- Deep involvement in the local community and professional associations, including board service for the Highmark Caring Foundation and membership in the Knights of Columbus.
- Emphasis on personalized services to create unique celebrations of life, with extensive preplanning resources available online.
- Facilities are maintained to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for families.
- Offers 24/7 availability and assistance for deaths occurring away from home.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association
- · North Boroughs Chamber of Commerce
- · Knights of Columbus, Council #1400
- · Highmark Caring Foundation
- · Highmark Caring Place
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.