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McMichael Funeral Home, Inc

4394 Red Rock Road · Benton, PA 17814

Call (570) 925-2385Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“McMichael Funeral Home, Inc. provides comprehensive support for veterans' services. This includes assisting families with obtaining veteran headstones and burial flags. The firm also guides families through the process of arranging Military Funeral Honors, which typically involve the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. Eligibility for these honors extends to active duty military members, those in the Selected Reserve, and former military members who served under honorable conditions. The funeral home assists in establishing veteran eligibility, preferably through DD Form 214, and can help families obtain necessary documentation from the National Personnel Records Center.”

Veteran services at McMichael Funeral Home, Inc

McMichael Funeral Home, Inc serves veteran families in Benton, PA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample off-street parking and chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,355 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapels.

Published pricing at McMichael Funeral Home, Inc: direct cremation from $2,355. That places direct cremation roughly 1% below 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 61 miles from McMichael 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 McMichael Funeral Home, Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,355. 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 McMichael Funeral Home, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

McMichael Funeral Home, Inc is located at 4394 Red Rock Road in Benton, PA. You can reach the home at (570) 925-2385. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does McMichael Funeral Home, Inc offer veteran families?

McMichael Funeral Home, Inc provides full traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does McMichael Funeral Home, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, McMichael Funeral Home, Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does McMichael Funeral Home, Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Independent), Methodist, Roman Catholic families, among others.

What sets McMichael Funeral Home, Inc apart

  • Memorial Dove Tree tradition during winter months to support grieving families.
  • Facility redecorated and refurbished with 18th Century Williamsburg charm, offering a distinctive atmosphere.
  • Provision of a Memorial Tribute Video program for personalized visual tributes.
  • Active involvement of the funeral directors in local community and civic organizations.
  • Comprehensive year-round grief support and follow-up services.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Services
★Veteran Services

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Burial

Cremation

  • · Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Ample Off-Street Parking
· Handicapped Accessible
· Viewing Rooms
· Chapels
· Limousines
· Hearses

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Knapp Lodge, No. 462, F. & A. M., Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg
  • · Irem Temple Shrine, Wilkes-Barre
  • · Stillwater Christian Church

Specialties

  • · Veteran Services
  • · Memorial Dove Tree

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian (Independent), Methodist, Roman 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.