Veteran services at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc.
Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Duquesne, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include off-street parking, on-street parking, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 16 miles from Maloy-Schleifer 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.
Maloy-Schleifer 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 does a funeral at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 915 Kennedy Ave. in Duquesne, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 466-3300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation services, traditional full service funerals, memorial services, pre-arrangements, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 125 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning multiple generations (Maloy family, then Schleifer family since 1975).
- Extensive community involvement and leadership roles held by William B. Schleifer and William Brian Schleifer in local organizations and professional associations (e.g., President of PA Funeral Directors Association, City of Duquesne Volunteer Fire Department).
- Comprehensive online resource library ('Ask The Director') offering articles, decision guides, and podcasts on various funeral planning and grief support topics.
- Specialized programs like the Serra Catholic High School Pallbearers Club and a Christmas Remembrance event.
- Explicitly states serving 'all churches and religions' and offers specific services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Knights of Columbus Council 4210
- · Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys and Girls Club Board
- · Saint Joseph Parish
- · Christ the Light of the World Parish
- · Saint Joseph Pastoral Council
Specialties
- · Serving All Churches and Religions
- · Veterans Affairs Benefits
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English, American Sign Language (ASL).
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.