Veteran services at McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC in Houston, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with obtaining a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of an honorably served veteran. They help families apply for the flag, provide information on proper display and folding, and assist with veteran headstones and burial flags. The firm also helps with Social Security and Veterans Administration notifications and forms." On-site amenities include chapel and additional parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,804 for basic burial and $2,540 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 10 Google reviews give the firm a 4.9-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation services, direct cremation, and burial services. 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 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 6 miles from McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC. McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC holds a 4.9-star rating from 10 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC publish funeral prices?
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (724) 745-2350, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC is located at 27 Cherry Avenue in Houston, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 745-2350. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC offer veteran families?
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC provides pre-arrangements, veterans services, grief support programs, social security benefits assistance, traditional funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. offers comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with obtaining a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn of an honorably served veteran. They help families apply for the flag, provide information on proper display and folding, and assist with veteran headstones and burial flags. The firm also helps with Social Security and Veterans Administration notifications and forms.
Which faith traditions does McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Non-denominational Christian (South Hills Bible Chapel), Assemblies of God families, among others.
How do families rate McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC?
McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC holds a 4.9-star rating across 10 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning multiple generations.
- On-site crematory, allowing for all cremation services to be completed without the deceased leaving their care.
- Active involvement of the owner, Robert K. McIlvaine, and his daughter, Sara K. McIlvaine, in daily operations and community activities like the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America.
- Provision of an ambulance service in the early 1970s, demonstrating a historical commitment to community emergency needs.
- Extensive support for veterans, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Veterans Headstones
- · Veterans Burial Flags
- · Grief Support Programs
- · Pre-Planning
- · Social Security Benefits Assistance
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Non-denominational Christian (South Hills Bible Chapel), Assemblies of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd./Community Cremations LLC. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“They go far above and beyond especially in: Compassion, quality, & exceptional value for the price. By far their services set the bar high by comparison to other funeral homes. I highly recommend them.”
“McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home helped our family in so many ways during a very difficult time of our lives, They were caring, thoughtful and guided us through the whole process. They treated us like family and that our loved one was one of theirs as well. I can’t thank Rob and Sara enough for their kindness.”
“McIlvaine funeral home has handled the passing of 3 of my children & my mother. They get 5 🌟 s. Because we was treated like we was family. On one occasion. They made sure I got a copy of everything such as photos etc. Because of a split up between parents. They will make sure your loved one is treated with the utmost respect. Highly recommended.”
“I can’t thank Sara, Rob and staff enough. They were very helpful with the whole process during the unexpected passing of my amazing father. I highly recommend using Mcilvaine-Speakman.”
“McIlvaine-Speakman was very attentive and understanding of our wishes. The whole staff was very courteous.”
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.