Veteran services at Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.
Veteran families in Pittsburgh, PA can turn to Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Perman Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, which include military honors, flag presentations, and taps, as part of their commitment to honoring those who served. They are equipped to assist families with the specific requirements and traditions associated with veteran burials and memorials." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, cremation, burial, green burial, memorial celebrations, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 24% below 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 National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in PA, approximately 18 miles from Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.. Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, 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. Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. is located at 923 Saxonburg Blvd. in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (412) 486-3600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. offer veteran families?
Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. provides funerals, memorial services, cremation, burial, green burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Perman Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, which include military honors, flag presentations, and taps, as part of their commitment to honoring those who served. They are equipped to assist families with the specific requirements and traditions associated with veteran burials and memorials.
Which faith traditions does Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish, Buddhist, Eastern Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Perman Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc. apart
- Offers green (natural) burial options and home funerals.
- Provides transparent online general price list and green burial price list.
- Facilitates off-site funerals and memorial celebrations.
- Staff includes multiple certified professionals: Certified Funeral Service Professional (CFSP), Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), Certified Crematory Operator (CCO), and Certified Funeral Celebrant (CFC).
- Family-owned and operated since 1966, with second-generation leadership.
- Extensive community involvement by staff members in local clubs, sports associations, and scouting organizations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kiwanis Club of Glenshaw
- · Highland Moose Lodge 2699
- · Bauerstown Baseball and Softball Association
- · USA Softball
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Director's Association
- · Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association
- · Boy Scout Troop 622
Specializations
- · Green Burial
- · Home Funerals
- · Off-Site Funerals and Memorial Celebrations
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalization of Services
- · Honoring Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish, Buddhist, Eastern Orthodox, Christian.
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.