McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc

McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc, located in Mars, PA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,485 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, military funeral honors, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 27 miles from McDonald-Aeberli 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 sets McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc apart

• Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1912.
• Current owner, John C. Hanovick, is a lifelong Mars resident and also serves as the Chief Deputy Coroner of Butler County.
• Active sponsorship and facilitation of the GriefShare program at Mars United Presbyterian Church.
• Comprehensive online features including direct flower ordering, enhanced obituaries with guest books, and email notifications for new notices.
• Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and coordinating military funeral honors.
• Affiliation with numerous local community and professional organizations, demonstrating deep local integration and expertise.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Alliance Church, United Methodist, Grace Bible Church, Lutheran, Baptist. 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.