Veteran services at Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc in Saint Marys, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home assists families with veteran services, including arranging for full military honors as seen in obituaries, and provides support with VA insurance claims." Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $2,170 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, cremation services, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,170. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 Bath National Cemetery in NY, approximately 89 miles from Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc. Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home 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. Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,170. 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 Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc is located at 169 Center Street in Saint Marys, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 781-1410. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation services, pre-planning, online memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home assists families with veteran services, including arranging for full military honors as seen in obituaries, and provides support with VA insurance claims.
Which faith traditions does Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA) families, among others.
What sets Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Inc apart
- Locally owned and operated by the Radkowski family since 1976, serving Elk County.
- Operates two facilities: an established location on Center Street in St. Marys and a newer facility on Main Street in Kersey.
- Offers comprehensive digital resources including online memorials, tribute videos, and online flower ordering through local florists.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages to families.
- Emphasizes preplanning with an online form and detailed benefits, including flexible funding options.
- Claims to manage approximately half of all funerals in Elk County annually.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA). Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.