Veteran services at R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.
R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Cedars, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Provides information and resources for veterans' funeral arrangements." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, graveside services, memorial services, and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,920. That places direct cremation roughly 65% 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 25 miles from R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.. R.L. Williams Jr. 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. R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,920. 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 R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 3440 West Skippack Pke. in Cedars, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 584-6611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. provides viewing, visitation, burial services, graveside services, private family gatherings, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Provides information and resources for veterans' funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Schwenkfelder, All faiths and cultures (general inclusivity) families, among others.
What sets R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Locally-owned and operated family business with a deep connection to the community.
- Emphasis on service and care over merchandise, aiming for a positive experience with staff and facilities.
- Experienced, licensed funeral directors specialized in helping families of every faith, culture, and origin.
- Offers onsite streaming services and video recording for friends and family unable to attend in person.
- Operates two chapel locations: the Skippack chapel and the Franconia Chapel (Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home).
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority
- · Warren Lodge #310 F. & A. M. in Collegeville
- · Salvation Army Unit
- · Montgomery County Funeral Directors Association
- · Lehigh Consistory (32nd degree Mason)
- · Rajah Temple Shrine
- · Antique Automobile Club of America
- · Pioneer Automobile Club
Specializations
- · Serving Families of Every Faith, Culture, and Origin
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Schwenkfelder, All faiths and cultures (general inclusivity).
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.