Veteran services at McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc.
For veterans in Philadelphia, PA, McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,670 for basic burial and $2,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, about 23 miles from McElvarr Funeral Homes, 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
Does McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. publish funeral prices?
McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (215) 739-1473 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 1415 East Susquehanna Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. You can reach the home at (215) 739-1473. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. provides funeral service, memorial services, pre-arrangements, cremation, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McElvarr Funeral Homes, 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 McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran families, among others.
What sets McElvarr Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Offers the "Have the Talk of a Lifetime" program to facilitate end-of-life discussions.
- Provides specialized services and resources for veterans, including information on headstones and burial flags.
- Offers remembrance jewelry as a product option for families.
- Delivers a year of daily grief support messages via email following services.
- Publishes transparent pricing for services, including direct cremation starting at $2,145 and traditional full-service burial at $9,055.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran.
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.