Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc.

Veteran services at Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc. in Kutztown, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with military service inquiries during advance planning and mentions military honors ceremonies in conjunction with Eternal Reefs. Staff are also involved with local veteran organizations like the Ray A. Master Post 217, American Legion in Topton." On-site amenities include chapel, reception hall, and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, green burial, memorial space flight, complete funeral service followed by cremation, and visitation followed by cremation with memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,195. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 45 miles from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc.. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc. apart

• A continuous history of funeral service in Berks County since 1873, with current owners being long-time employees who purchased the business.
• Offers specialized services including green burial options, Memorial Space Flight through Celestis Company, and Eternal Reefs.
• Operates two locations in Kutztown and Topton, both with a deep local history.
• Employs three full-time licensed funeral directors and additional support personnel, all actively involved in local community organizations.
• Financially partnered with Lehigh Valley Crematory Services, Inc., ensuring that loved ones remain under the care of a Licensed Funeral Director or Certified Crematory Operator throughout the cremation process.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.