Veteran services at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care
Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care serves veteran families in Pittsburgh, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care is an Exclusive Veterans Funeral Care Provider. They assist families in navigating federal, state, and county veteran benefits, which may include burial/cremation allowances, plot allowances, flags, headstones, and full military honors. They also collaborate with local veteran organizations to provide comprehensive support." Published pricing lists $2,170 for basic burial and $1,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care: direct cremation from $1,325. That places direct cremation roughly 44% 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 3 miles from Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care. Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care 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. Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,325. 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 Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care is located at 5405 Steubenville Pike in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach the home at (724) 260-5546. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care starts at $1,325. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care is an Exclusive Veterans Funeral Care Provider. They assist families in navigating federal, state, and county veteran benefits, which may include burial/cremation allowances, plot allowances, flags, headstones, and full military honors. They also collaborate with local veteran organizations to provide comprehensive support.
Which faith traditions does Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic families, among others.
What sets Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care apart
- On-site crematory, 'The Care Center', ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Offers a 'Worry-Free Cremation Process™'.
- Designated as an 'Exclusive Veterans Funeral Care Provider', assisting with federal, state, and county veteran benefits and military honors.
- Emphasis on affordable and simplified funeral and cremation planning.
- Team composed of women, including mothers, daughters, and sisters, dedicated to family support.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Catholic. 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.