Veteran services at Mayo Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Berwick, PA can turn to Mayo Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,325 for basic burial and $2,485 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include facility for funerals and memorials.
Published pricing at Mayo Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,485. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in PA, about 48 miles from Mayo 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 Mayo Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,485. 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 Mayo Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mayo Funeral Home Inc is located at 110 Chestnut Street in Berwick, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 752-2759. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mayo Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Mayo Funeral Home Inc provides personalization, funeral services, memorials, flower services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mayo Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mayo Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mayo Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Orthodox, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Mayo Funeral Home Inc apart
- Two long-standing locations in Berwick and Shickshinny, with roots dating back to 1964.
- Extensive community involvement through numerous staff affiliations with local civic, business, and religious organizations.
- Founding family (Mayo) remains actively involved in daily operations.
- Emphasis on personalization of funeral services and arrangements.
- Staff with deep local ties and extensive professional experience in funeral service.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s Association
- · National Funeral Director’s Association
- · Central PA FDA
- · Luzerne County Funeral Directors Association
- · Berwick Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Shickshinny Area Business Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Orthodox, Methodist, Catholic.
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.