Veteran services at Martin Funeral Home, Inc.
Martin Funeral Home, Inc. in Butler, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $2,795 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, veteran services, and direct burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Martin Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 40 miles from Martin 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 Martin Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Martin Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Martin Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 429 Center Avenue in Butler, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 287-4073. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Martin Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Martin Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, direct burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Martin Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Martin Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Martin Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Martin Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Knoll Family, with nearly 40 years of combined funeral service expertise.
- Historic facility, originally built in the late 1800s, meticulously restored and renovated to include modern amenities like a sun room and professionally landscaped grounds.
- Offers a monthly grief recovery group at the funeral home, providing ongoing support to families.
- Chris Knoll, Director of Funeral Services, has served as past President of the Morris County Funeral Directors Association and a Delegate at Large for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, indicating significant professional engagement.
- Provides extensive local resources, including a curated list of florists, hotels, churches, and cemeteries in the surrounding area.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Butler County Funeral Directors Association
- · Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Direct cremation
- · Memorial services
- · Pet services
- · Veteran services
- · Green cremation
- · Low cost cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist. 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.