Veteran services at Morello Funeral Home, Inc
Morello Funeral Home, Inc, located in Easton, PA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Morello Funeral Home provides dedicated veteran services, emphasizing "Service, Commitment & Sacrifice" to honor America's service members with pride. They offer resources and guidance for veteran-specific funeral arrangements." Published pricing lists $6,160 for basic burial and $3,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, burial services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Morello Funeral Home, Inc: direct cremation from $3,085. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 34 miles from Morello Funeral Home, Inc. Morello Funeral Home, Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Morello Funeral Home, Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Morello Funeral Home, Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,085. 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 Morello Funeral Home, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morello Funeral Home, Inc is located at 3720 Nicholas Street in Easton, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 253-4941. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morello Funeral Home, Inc offer veteran families?
Morello Funeral Home, Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, burial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morello Funeral Home, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morello Funeral Home provides dedicated veteran services, emphasizing "Service, Commitment & Sacrifice" to honor America's service members with pride. They offer resources and guidance for veteran-specific funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Morello Funeral Home, Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Morello Funeral Home, Inc apart
- On-site crematory for cremation services
- Specialized grief support resources for children and teenagers
- Dedicated veteran services and tribute options
- Third-generation family ownership and operation since 1955
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.