Veteran services at Neil W Regan Funeral Home
Neil W Regan Funeral Home in Scranton, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $1,500 for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation options, memorial and celebration of life, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Woodlawn National Cemetery in NY, about 77 miles from Neil W Regan Funeral Home. 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 Neil W Regan Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Neil W Regan Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (717) 343-6416 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Neil W Regan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neil W Regan Funeral Home is located at 1900 Pittston Avenue in Scranton, PA. You can reach the home at (717) 343-6416. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neil W Regan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Neil W Regan Funeral Home provides funeral preplanning, traditional funerals, green funerals, cremation options, memorial and celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neil W Regan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Neil W Regan Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Neil W Regan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Neil W Regan Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1887.
- Recent ownership transition to Brendan P. Regan (4th generation) in September 2023.
- Specialized offering of green funerals with eco-conscious preparation and burial options, including biodegradable materials.
- Direct assistance with Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits.
- Coordination of funeral arrangements for deaths that occur out-of-town.
- Accessible facilities designed for comfort and ease of access.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Service Education Advisory Committee at Northampton College
Specialties
- · Environmentally-Friendly Services
- · Coordination of Out-of-Town Arrangements
- · Assistance with Social Security Benefits
- · Assistance with Veterans Administration Benefits
- · Assistance with Veterans Affairs Benefits
- · Securing Certification of Death
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.