Veteran services at Price Funeral Service, Inc.
Price Funeral Service, Inc. in Meyersdale, PA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,595 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Price Funeral Service, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above 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 Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 22 miles from Price Funeral Service, 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 Price Funeral Service, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Price Funeral Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Price Funeral Service, Inc. is located at 325 Main Street in Meyersdale, PA. You can reach the home at (814) 634-0618. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Price Funeral Service, Inc. offer veteran families?
Price Funeral Service, Inc. provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Price Funeral Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Price Funeral Service, Inc. mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Price Funeral Service, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Grace Brethren families, among others.
What sets Price Funeral Service, Inc. apart
- Four-generation family ownership, established in 1914, demonstrating over a century of continuous operation in Meyersdale, PA.
- Led by Ashley L. Price, a female fourth-generation owner and licensed funeral director, continuing the family legacy.
- Strong local community involvement, with staff members holding positions in organizations like the Meyersdale Area Merchants Association, local churches, and the Meyersdale Fire Department.
- Offers a year-long daily grief support email program, extending care beyond the immediate funeral services.
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Somerset County Funeral Directors Association
- · Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
- · Meyersdale Area Merchants Association
- · OES #548, Meyersdale
- · BPOE #1951, Meyersdale
- · Conemaugh Medical Centers Board of Trustees
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Lavale Lions Club
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Grace Brethren. 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.