Veteran services at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Altoona, PA can turn to Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Mauk & Yates Funeral Home is veteran-owned and explicitly offers specialized Veterans Services. This includes assisting with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits. Nearby Calvary Cemetery also features a dedicated Veterans Section." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,770 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.2 stars across 6.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside 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 on-site 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 Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,770. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 58 miles from Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc. Mauk & Yates 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. Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,770. 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 Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc is located at 719 North 4Th Avenue in Altoona, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 942-4555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Mauk & Yates Funeral Home is veteran-owned and explicitly offers specialized Veterans Services. This includes assisting with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits. Nearby Calvary Cemetery also features a dedicated Veterans Section.
Which faith traditions does Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, All Faiths families, among others.
How do families rate Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc?
Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.2-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc apart
- Over 100 years of continuous operation in Altoona, Pennsylvania, establishing a long-standing presence in Blair County.
- Veteran-owned and family-operated business.
- Offers Medicaid qualified pre-need plans for advance funeral planning.
- Provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance to families.
- Features an on-site chapel and dedicated parking facilities.
- Offers a range of cremation options, including traditional services followed by cremation, memorial services, and various permanent memorialization choices.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Owned
- · Family Operated
- · Medicaid Qualified Pre-Need Plan
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, All Faiths.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have been here for a few funeral services. I can honestly say the people are truly genuine. The way they handle everything from start to finish is very professional and courteous. I will uae their services for my family more in the future. Thank you to all who made our coming their be an experience that was so helpful and kind.”
“Super helpful, sensitive and responsive at a very difficult time.”
“It was such a pleasure to meet with you, thanks again”
“Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc”
“Easy to find. Professional staff.”
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.